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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Idahos suffer from "Since Syndrome"?

2. What is the test Siona must undergo?

3. According to Leto, what does the Golden Path bring?

4. Who is the commander of the plaza forces?

5. After leaving the Guard mess and arriving at his citadel quarters, who does Idaho find inside his chamber?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Noree is reunited with Leto after the attack on the Ixian Embassy, what is Leto thankful for--besides Noree's safety?

2. In regard to death, how are Ixians and Atreides different?

3. Noree believes the prohibition against space travel is intended to keep people out of trouble, but Leto disagrees. Why does Leto continue to prohibition against space travel?

4. According to Moneo, why is this Idaho more foolish than the previous Idahos?

5. Why does Moneo fear the melange?

6. What happens when Siona accepts a ride from Leto and climbs onto his back?

7. As Leto tests Siona, what does he realize about Siona?

8. As Siona is recovering from the spice in the desert, Leto probes the future. What does Leto learn?

9. On his way to meet Siona, Leto travels in the central Sareer. What does he do on the way to his meeting?

10. Why does Leto love dumping his body onto the sand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Great Sharing is held once every ten years in Onn.

a. Describe the ceremony surrounding the Great Sharing.

b. What is the purpose of the Great Sharing?

c. Why is participation in the Great Sharing important to Leto? To the people he rules?

Essay Topic 2

Noree is introduced in the story as the new Ixian Ambassador.

a. Describe Noree in terms of her upbringing, her training, and her mission.

b. Compare and contrast Noree's mission from the Ixian point of view with her actual mission in Leto's court.

c. How does the evolving relationship between Leto and Noree affect Leto's relationship both positively and negatively with Ix?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the new Idaho with previous versions. How is this new Idaho different? How is this new Idaho the same? How do the characters around Idaho feel about this version versus previous ones? Support your answers with examples from the story.

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