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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alia align herself with from within her inner lives?
(a) Paul Atreides.
(b) Muad'Dib.
(c) Baron Harkonnen.
(d) Chani Atreides.

2. Who's dreams does The Preacher hear, but refuse to interpret?
(a) Farad'n.
(b) Leto.
(c) Muad'Dib.
(d) Lady Jessica.

3. What visions does Leto experience?
(a) He sees unprecedented wars.
(b) He sees buried sorrows and joys emerging.
(c) He has all of these visions.
(d) He hears conversations on many planets.

4. Who comes to Alia's Temple while pilgrims are there seeking refreshment after noon?
(a) Lady Jessica and Irulan.
(b) Lady Jessica and Gurney Halleck.
(c) The Preacher and Tariq.
(d) Ghanima and Leto.

5. What planet are the twins Ghanima and Leto on in the beginning of the book?
(a) Chani.
(b) Arakis.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will be blamed for the abduction of Lady Jessica?

2. Who are the main characters?

3. What does Leto see in his vision that he describes to Stilgar?

4. Who are the Bene Gesserit?

5. Where do Leto and Stilgar meet to discuss future plans?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Leto and Ghanima head toward The Attendant? What does Leto deduce is going to happen at The Attendant?

2. What four things does Alia feel are the traditional reaction to unrest? In which way is she going to react to the mass unrest threatening her Regency?

3. What happens to Leto to make him believe the Golden Path is the only way to redeem humanity? What signs does he receive? Where do these signs come from?

4. It is decided in this section that Alia is indeed Abomination. Why is that decision made? What did Alia do that sealed her fate as Abomination?

5. Alia finds it difficult, but she still asks her husband, Duncan Idaho, to abduct Jessica. How does he react? What does he say he will do?

6. Spice is an important theme through out the book. What is spice? How is it produced? What is it used for?

7. What is the plot to assassinate the twins Ghanima and Leto? How is the plan supposed to work? What is the reason behind the plot?

8. Why does Alia feel alone? What makes her believe that she has no where to turn but inward? Why does she turn inward?

9. How does Leto tell Lady Jessica the Atreides' House will be undone? What factors play into their demise?

10. In the beginning of the story, we find out Ghanima, Leto, and Alia all share a unique characteristic. What is it? How does it differ between them?

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