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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. Why do Idahos suffer from "Since Syndrome"?

2. Who does Idaho remember as being his best friend?

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

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

5. As Leto and Noree are watching the Face Dancers perform, Moneo arrives. Why is Moneo furious with Leto?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Leto, when do laws and prisons only work?

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

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

7. Why does Moneo fear the melange?

8. When Idaho and Siona are in the Goygoa, Idaho asks Siona why she hates Leto so much. What is Siona's response?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Idaho's personality, beliefs, and loyalties at the following points in the story.

a. When the new Idaho is first introduced to Leto.

b. When Idaho learns of Leto's impending marriage to Noree.

c. When Siona shares the cryptic volumes with Idaho in the Tuono Village.

d. After Leto has been killed.

Essay Topic 2

Melange is considered to be the most valuable substance known to humankind. Describe melange: what is it, how is it produced, what are its effects, and how it is obtained. Why is Leto determined to control the flow of melange?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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