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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. Mara sends an encrypted code to Karrde, so that he will know what?

2. Thrawn is confident that the Noghri will make contact with Leia and do what, as they were instructed?

3. Leia uses what, to disable the Noghiri ship?

4. There is a scuffle involving aliens trying to do what to Han?

5. The Noghiri explain that they know who is related to Vader?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Karrde trying to play both sides of the fence in Chapters 29 and 30?

2. What insights are gained into Mara's emotions towards Luke, in Chapter 22, when Mara is thinking about Luke while she is outside and Luke is escaping?

3. What happens between Luke and Mara when they first crash on the planet's surface and what does it seem to indicate about their inner feelings?

4. Based on what is known from Chapter 20 and earlier chapters, is Borsk Fey'lya a threat to the New Republic?

5. How are Karrde's hands tied in Chapter 24, as far as what to do with Luke?

6. What interesting connection does Han make between Thrawn and Han's wife, Leia, in Chapter 23, and what does it prompt Han and Lando to do?

7. What discovery does Luke make about himself, while trying to escape with Mara, Han and Artoo, and what does it mean for his future?

8. In Chapter 26, Mara and Luke's history finally comes to light. How does Mara know Luke and why does she claim to hate him?

9. Was it evil of Talon Karrde to imprison Luke? Why or why not?

10. Although Kashyyyk is supposed to be a safe haven for Leia, she doesn't feel at ease there. Describe why Kashyyyk does not feel safe to Leia.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in the book, such as Luke, Leia and Mara, are Jedi. As Jedi, they have several powers. Choose one of the powers from the list below as your favorite Jedi power. Then, explain why it is your favorite and how you would use it, if you had it. Also, what are both the positive and negative implications of such a power?

1. sensing danger

2. sensing the emotions of those around you

3. sending telepathic messages to others

4. super strength

5. super speed

6. influencing the actions of others

Essay Topic 2

The book ends, as it began, with a conflict between good and evil. Thrawn and Pallaeon ambush the shipyards and, soon, everyone is caught up in a battle. Based on that concept, answer any one of the following questions. Be sure to use examples from several points in the book, as well as real life, in your answers.

1. Do you believe that war is sometimes justified or do you think that there is always a peaceful way out of a disagreement?

2. Do you believe that good always triumphs over evil?

3. Do you believe that all is fair in love and war?

4. Do you believe that there is always a concrete right side and wrong side in a war?

Essay Topic 3

When Luke and Mara crashed in the jungle, Luke could have escaped, but he chose to check on Mara. If you were Luke and you were stuck in the jungle with Mara, what would you have done? What motivates you to make that decision? Would it be based on what you know of Mara specifically, or would you do the same thing if you crashed with anyone?

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