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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. Which of the following people is injured, during the fight?

2. Lando realizes that the what needed in order to maneuver the door opener had to come from Luke?

3. While Han and Lando plan their next course of action, who is nearby, watching their ships interact?

4. When Thrawn hails Karrde, he says he needs more what?

5. As the stormtroopers are escorting Luke and Jade, they run into whom, playing the role of a prisoner?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Mara show her feelings toward Luke, in Chapter 19?

3. Kashyyyk is intended to be a safe haven for Leia. Why is it unlikely that Leia would be attacked on Kashyyyk?

4. How do Paellaeon's observations of and opinions of Thrawn, in Chapters 15 and 16, seem to affect his over all opinion of Thrawn and do you agree with it?

5. Artoo helps Luke, in Chapter 21. What escape plan do they put into action and is it a good one?

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

7. How do you feel about Luke's actions, in Chapters 15 and 16, as well as previous chapters? Do they seem like good actions for a Jedi master? Why or why not?

8. How is Luke conflicted internally in Chapters 27 and 28 and is his conflict justified?

9. 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?

10. Why does Karrde hesitate on taking Han and Lando up on their deal, in Chapter 22, and is it a good move on Karrde's part?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflict is a major theme in the book. Both inner conflicts and conflicts between characters are evident. Choose one of the following conflicts and describe it in detail. What causes it? How does it progress throughout the book? Is it ever resolved?

Fey'lya and Ackbar

Mara and Luke

Luke's inner conflict over his Jedi responsibilities

Karrde's inner conflict over what to do with Luke

Leia's conflict with the Noghiri

Essay Topic 2

When Leia is put in danger, Han sends her to stay with the Wookies, in the care of his best friend and co-pilot, Chewbacca. Trust or the lack of it is also evidenced in other situations in the book. Choose one of the following relationships and describe, using examples from the book, why the two people trust or do not trust each other. Do you think their trust or lack of trust is justified? Why or why not?

Luke and Mara

Han and Lando

Mara and Karrde

Fey'lya and Ackbar

Luke and Leia

Han and Leia

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Mara and Luke. They are both Jedi, but their paths are very different. What things have shaped their lives? Also, how much do you feel that events in life shape who a person is? In other words, how much of a person's choices are predetermined when they are born and how much of it is based on what happens to them in the world?

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