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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. Who is Inmeir?

2. As Leto is questioning Idaho's longevity, who does Leto advise Idaho to trust?

3. Who is Norma Cenva?

4. As Moneo and Nayla are talking at the Citadel, what unique honor does Moneo tell Nayla she will have at the upcoming wedding?

5. When talking with Idaho at the Citadel about Leto, what does Moneo compare Leto's moods to?

Short Essay Questions

1. After consuming some of the spice, how does Siona react? How is her reaction different from the reaction of earlier Atreides?

2. Why does Leto neglect to mention to Noree that he is ordering a replacement Idaho?

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

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

5. After Idaho storms out of Moneo's room and away from Moneo and Noree, what does Moneo tell Noree?

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

Moneo often watches Leto for signs that signal the "approach of the Worm."

a. What signs is Moneo watching for?

b. What actions or theories does Leto hold that particularly worry Moneo because they signal the Worm is near?

c. Why is Moneo afraid the Worm and its emergence?

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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