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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. In the beginning of the story, when Idaho is killed, whose name does Idaho call out?

2. Why does Leto only have female armies?

3. After the last of the ambushers is dispatched, Idaho reveals his anger to Leto. Why is Idaho upset?

4. When Idaho interrupts Leto's meeting with the Sisters, what does Idaho report to Leto?

5. What does Moneo consider to be a bad Worm sign?

Short Essay Questions

1. Noree is the new Ixian Ambassador. During her first meeting with Leto, what does Leto realize about Noree?

2. What does Guild data suggest about Siona?

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

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

5. What does the Fish Speakers' chant of "Siaynoq" signify?

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

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

8. Why is Noree dissatisfied with the formal analysis of Leto's motives for accepting his transformation in exchange for longevity?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leto admits while testing Siona that she strengthens him by opposing him and letting him sharpen his claws, so to speak, on her. Give three examples throughout the story of how this relationship is characterized by the above statement. Do you agree with Leto's statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Leto employs Moneo as his most trusted aide, yet Moneo's daughter is the head of the rebellion opposing Leto.

a. Compare and contrast Moneo and Siona, in terms of their strengths and weaknesses, rebellious streaks, and testing by Leto.

b. Compare and contrast Leto's relationship with both characters.

Essay Topic 3

The Great Convention bans the use of atomic weapons against human targets and bans "thinking machines." Leto, however, turns a blind eye to the technologies Ixians invent.

a. Explain why Leto's allows the Ixians to continue outlawed practices.

b. How do the Ixian inventions benefit Leto?

c. How do the Ixian inventions threaten Leto?

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