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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. After Idaho tries to stab Moneo, Moneo remarks that Leto has been breeding Idahos for a long time. How does Moneo characterize this particular Idaho?

2. As Leto draws closer to becoming a sandworm, what does Leto find it harder to be?

3. As Nayla and Moneo are talking in the Citadel, Siona enters. What does Moneo first notice about Siona after her test?

4. Why is Moneo afraid of spice?

5. What is Leto's view of prayer?

Short Essay Questions

1. On his way to meet Siona, Leto travels in the central Sareer. What does he do on the way to his meeting?

2. While together in Leto's small audience room, Leto tells Noree about how the Ixians once considered making a hunter-seeker type of weapon with a self-improving machine mind. According to Leto, what is the danger inherent with that idea?

3. Why does Leto love dumping his body onto the sand?

4. What is it about Noree that frightens Leto?

5. Why does Moneo fear the melange?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast the new Idaho with previous versions. How is this new Idaho different? How is this new Idaho the same? How do the characters around Idaho feel about this version versus previous ones? Support your answers with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Leto holds many different and sometimes controversial ideas. Describe Leto's reasoning and the actions he takes because of his beliefs on the following statements:

a. Male armies are dangerous.

b. Ixians are the criminals of science.

c. Death is any creature's most profound experience.

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