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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. Laying awake one night, Leto realizes he must take a safari journey. Where must Leto go?

2. After Idaho and Siona are flown to a "safe place," what does Idaho realize?

3. According to Leto, what is any creature's most profound experience?

4. As Leto and Siona make their way into the desert to begin Siona's test, how does the flatness and barrenness of the desert make Siona feel?

5. What is the test Siona must undergo?

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

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

4. As Siona is beginning to undergo her crisis in the desert, what does Leto want her to know as awareness dawns on Siona?

5. What is it about Noree that frightens Leto?

6. Why is the area surrounding Leto's sunken pit strewn with cushions?

7. What does Ampre, the Ixian Director of Outfederation Affairs, believe about Leto?

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

9. Why did Noree survive at her embassy when her staff was killed, as well as the Face Dancers who were at the embassy?

10. When Idaho and Siona are in the Goygoa, Idaho asks Siona why she hates Leto so much. What is Siona's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tleilaxu and Ix. How are these two lands regarded by Leto? What do these two lands provide for Leto? How is the story impacted by Leto's relationship with each land?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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