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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 has legendary strength?

2. Why does Idaho only carry a knife?

3. What does the real Idaho do in order to set himself apart from the newcomers on the river's bank?

4. According to the found journals, what is Leto's overriding purpose?

5. Who does Moneo serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is known about Atreides in relation to their relationship with the people?

2. During their first meeting in the darkened crypt, why does Leto use Muad'Dib's voice to address the new Idaho?

3. While Nayla is in Leto's quarters giving him an update on the rebel activities, what myth does Leto confirm?

4. Why does Leto insist that Chenoeh record his words about tyranny precisely?

5. What does Guild data suggest about Siona?

6. Why is Idaho different from most other gholas?

7. What is Leto's prediction about Chenoeh's future?

8. What does the investigators' report indicate about the Museum Fremen?

9. According to the first conversation to take place between Leto and Nayla, what does Leto demand of Nayla?

10. In her letter writing directly to Leto, what does Nayla beg from Leto?

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

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 3

Noree is introduced in the story as the new Ixian Ambassador.

a. Describe Noree in terms of her upbringing, her training, and her mission.

b. Compare and contrast Noree's mission from the Ixian point of view with her actual mission in Leto's court.

c. How does the evolving relationship between Leto and Noree affect Leto's relationship both positively and negatively with Ix?

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