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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. How does Han respond to Mara's Imperial background when Luke updates him?

2. How many men, led by Maj. Himron, does Thrawn prepare to invade the Imperial palace in Chapter 6?

3. Which one of the following is not something included in the list of things that Leia worries about in Chapter 1?

4. What species is Lishma?

5. What is mentioned about Admiral Ackbar in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What motivates Mara to remember an important piece of information and help Leia in Chapter 11?

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

4. How are C'baoth and Thrawn divided in Chapter 12?

5. What is Mara's response to the Rebels' plan and how does Han counter her cynicism?

6. What is the purpose of Luke's mission on the planet Calius?

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

8. Where is Mara when she is introduced, and how did she get there?

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

10. What causes Lando and Bel Iblis to be concerned about the Palace Security?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The three main elements of the story's end battle at Bilbringi prepare for the upcoming confrontations in unique yet similar ways.

1) Describe how Thrawn and the Empire prepare to face the Rebels and the surprising aspect of the strategy that Thrawn uses.

2) Explain the New Republic's strategy for facing the Empire, how they develop it, and which leaders are the most influential in the decisions.

3) Describe the plans of Karrde and the smugglers for the final battles between the Empire and the New Republic.

4) Analyze the similarities and differences of all three elements (the Empire, the Rebel Alliance, and the smugglers) as they approach the story's conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout The Last Command, Luke and Leia both have visions about the Force and future events. Analyze the examples of Luke and Leia's connection with the Force and how it is portrayed in the novel. Also, include the differences in the way that Luke senses things and Leia's visions in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Leia's discovery of the Imperial source of information at the Palace, the New Republic's process for locating spies, what events lead her to find the system, and the significance of how the ch'hala trees are first introduced in the book.

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