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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. A turbolift car takes Luke and Mara meandering through Chimaera to an access door to the ____.

2. Hearing Imperial weaponry aboard, Han and Lando flee into a ____.

3. After the battle, Katana's hull is repaired in record time and the Force guides Luke through the debris to ____ 's side.

4. Wedge introduces himself as Han's representative in handing the ship, named ____ over to Mara.

5. Departing from the meeting with Ferrier, Han and Lando detect a ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Lando does not think Bel Iblis is being totally honest about what he's been up to during the time that Bel Iblis was missing.

2. Why does Leia feel that the Empire will save her life and what feelings might that be bringing up for her?

3. What happens when Mara and Thrawn meet at Endor?

4. Why does Thrawn want to head Leia off at Endor?

5. Why isn't Thrawn upset when Luke and Mara escape wit Karrde on the Falcon?

6. Explain how Luke's opinion of C'baoth and Mara's opinion of C'baoth differ.

7. Explain the deceptive message that Lando receives from Luke via Winter and the ensuing discussion about the price of the Katana Fleet.

8. On Coruscant, what does Karrde say about his discovery of the Katana Fleet and how do Mon Mothma and Fey'lya take the news?

9. Mara seems to be only interested in her own self-preservation, except where Talon Karrde is concerned. Why do you think that Mara cares so much for Talon Karrde?

10. Why is Mara upset over having to ask for Luke's help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although the characters listed below are not the main focus in the book, they play important roles. Explain in detail the role that each of the following characters plays in moving the story along:

1. Winter

2. Ferrier

3. Artoo

Essay Topic 2

C'baoth plays a large role in the book. Describe C'baoth's mental decline throughout the book, using at least five specific examples from the story. Also, explain why you think C'baoth acts the way that he does and what you feel that Luke or the New Republic should do with C'baoth, as a result of his actions and mental instability.

Essay Topic 3

In the book, there is a conflict between two groups. Compare and contrast that conflict to any major conflict in real life. How does the book mirror real life events and what lessons does the book try to teach about those real life events?

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