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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. What does word received from Yake reveal?

2. What does Leto conceal from Moneo about Siona?

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

4. What is chasing the fleeing characters through the Forbidden Forest?

5. According to Leto, what is true about all religions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Leto looks like since undergoing the metamorphosis.

2. In order to increase their chances of success during the attack of Leto's procession near the Idaho River, what do the Face Dancers do?

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

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

5. According to the first conversation to take place between Leto and Nayla, what does Leto demand of Nayla?

6. What secret does Leto need Idaho to guard?

7. Why is melange the most valuable substance known to humankind?

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

9. Who is Iyo Kobat and why was he banished from Arrakis?

10. Why is Idaho different from most other gholas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Leto and Noree. How is their relationship similar to other relationships? How is their relationship unique? Leto himself states that their marriage will not be a conventional marriage. Explain Leto's statement and use examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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