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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. As Leto and Moneo are riding the artificial ridge, why is Leto happy the bubble is open despite the distress the moisture causes him?

2. According to guild data, what can Siona conceal herself from?

3. At the beginning of the story, how many people are fleeing through the Forbidden Forest?

4. What upsets Idaho about his treatment the first night he is in Onn?

5. Where do Chenoeh and Tawsuoko travel in order to investigate the deaths of the librarians?

Short Essay Questions

1. Leto pictures Noree as an idealized nun. Why?

2. What does Guild data suggest about Siona?

3. At the beginning of the story, three intruders steal the two cryptic volumes from the fortress. What do they hope the volumes reveal?

4. Why does Leto insist that Chenoeh record his words about tyranny precisely?

5. What is Leto's prediction about Chenoeh's future?

6. Why does Leto hold his first interview with the new Idaho in the darkened crypt?

7. What is known about Atreides in relation to their relationship with the people?

8. During their first meeting in the darkened crypt, why does Leto use Muad'Dib's voice to address the new Idaho?

9. According to what Leto, what will happen when the melange is gone?

10. How has Leto kept peace for the 3,000 years of his reign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Early in the story, Leto's primary vulnerability is revealed. Explain what Leto's primary vulnerability is and how that vulnerability is ultimately his undoing and leads to Leto's death.

Essay Topic 2

Leto intends for Idaho to be paired with Siona, yet Idaho finds Noree to be the more desirable woman.

a. Compare and contrast Siona and Noree. Based on these comparisons, why does Idaho desire Noree more than Siona?

b. How does Idaho's desire for Noree impact Leto's plans, if at all? Provide examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The story begins describing Leto's metamorphosis.

a. Describe Leto's reasoning for choosing to undergo the metamorphosis.

b. What does he hope to gain?

c. What does he have to give up?

d. What the challenges Leto faces as a result of his metamorphosis?

e. In light of Leto's plans and hopes, was the metamorphosis worth it in the end? Why or why not?

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