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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 is Luke's alliance with Mara Jade mentioned in Chapter 1?

2. How many midsized asteroids do the Wild Karre witness at Bilbringi in Chapter 12?

3. Where does Luke feel a disturbance in the force in Chapter 11?

4. As referenced in Chapter 1, where did Luke encounter C'baoth?

5. When does Mara discover the Imperial troops disguised as Palace Security?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does C'baoth overtake the planet Ukio?

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

3. How do Mara, Bel Iblis, and Lando deal with the intruders at the Palace?

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

5. What suggestion does Leia make in Chapter 8 to Mara?

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

7. What arrangement does Luke work out with Talon Karrde?

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

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

10. How are Leia's twins born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The confrontation at Mt. Tantiss is an important part of the epic finale to The Last Command.

1) Describe how the Rebels enter the mountain and the importance of Mara's memory in their plan.

2) Explain how C'baoth is imprisoned and released and his use of the ysalamiri.

3) Describe the development of Luke's clone, Luuke, the battle between Luke and his clone, and how Mara breaks free from the Emperor.

4) Explain Luke's offers to C'baoth, why C'baoth must keep Luke and Mara alive, and C'baoth's death.

5) Analyze the effects of the battle for Luke and Mara, Luke's gift to Mara, and what their future is in the New Republic.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the meetings that the smugglers have at Chazwa and Trogan. Provide an analysis of the key characters involved, the effect of the meetings on the plot, and the events that influence the position of the smugglers in the war between the Empire and the New Republic.

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