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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. What is the codename for the Imperial information service?

2. How long does Thrawn give General Drost to implement the new security system after the incident at Bilbringi?

3. Where does Leia suggest that both she and Mara have felt the Emperor's postmortem presence?

4. What type of smugglers are present at the meeting in the tenth chapter?

5. How does Mara react to Leia's knocks on the door in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the mission Leia is on in Chapter 1, and what are her concerns?

2. What plans are made by Karrde and the smugglers at Chazwa in Chapter 6?

3. What is the topic of discussion for Leia and Han in the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. What is the difference between General Bel Iblis and Wedge during the battle in Chapter 5?

5. What is the ysalamiri and how is it used on Poderis?

6. What does Luke see while on Honoghr, and how does he react?

7. How are the Noghri and the planet, Honoghr, described?

8. How do the Noghri arrive at Coruscant undetected, and what does Han object to about their involvement?

9. What happens in Chapter 12 when the Wild Karrde arrives at the Imperial Shipyards at Bilbringi?

10. How is the level of Luke's training in the Force established?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thrawn uses a certain degree of restraint when dealing with the failures of those he associates with.

1) Describe the way Thrawn reacts to the raid at Trogan.

2) Explain how Thrawn handles the initial events at Bilbringi.

3) Analyze the differences in Thrawn's approach to failures with Darth Vader and the Emperor as well as Thrawn's own reputation.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the writing style of the dramatic events surrounding the birth of the twins, how Leia's Jedi training helps her, and what she senses for the future of her babies. Include Han's reaction to the birth and the possible impact the twins could have on Leia' s responsibility to the New Republic Council.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the trap set for Luke on Poderis, the way he escapes capture twice, and how the suspense created is similar to the action sequences of the Star Wars movies. Also, discuss the significance of the planet Poderis and the reason for Luke's visit there.

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