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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 Idaho strides from the Guard mess to his citadel quarters, Idaho is angry. Why?

2. Who is Inmeir?

3. How long does it take the Tleilaxu to produce replacement Idahos?

4. What does Leto learn from the Tleilaxu in regard to the Ixians?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Noree believes the prohibition against space travel is intended to keep people out of trouble, but Leto disagrees. Why does Leto continue to prohibition against space travel?

7. According to Leto, what is Siona's function?

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. As Leto tests Siona, he knows his actions appear cruel from a human standpoint. In Leto's opinion, what have humans always overlooked?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following groups in the story:

a. Face Dancers.

b. Bene Gesserit.

c. The Guild.

d. Museum Fremen.

Essay Topic 2

Based on the writings early in the story and the author's historical references throughout the novel, compare and contrast the world in which the story takes place with the world as it was in the Dune days before Leto's metamorphosis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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