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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. When Siona questions Leto in the desert about her special place in the breeding program, what matters according to Leto?

2. What does Leto suspect Moneo harbors in Moneo's private room?

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. After storming out of Moneo's room, who does Idaho encounter in the hallway?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Siona accepts a ride from Leto and climbs onto his back?

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

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

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

8. What is it about Noree that frightens Leto?

9. 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?

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

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

Leto intends for Idaho to be paired with Siona, yet Idaho finds Noree to be the more desirable woman.

a. Compare and contrast Siona and Noree. Based on these comparisons, why does Idaho desire Noree more than Siona?

b. How does Idaho's desire for Noree impact Leto's plans, if at all? Provide examples to support your answer.

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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