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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. Leia sets a time and place to meet up with this Noghri in the near future, so that she may do what?

2. Two Imperial chariot vehicles got away and they need to be stopped before they do what?

3. Luke wakes up, after his meeting with Karrde and realizes that what has happened to him?

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

5. What type of creature is on Karrde's ship, affecting Luke's force powers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the noghiri suddenly claim to change their attitude about Leia, in Chapter 25?

2. Describe the reason for and the process by which Luke winding up unconscious, in Chapter 18.

3. 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?

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

5. Even though the ysalimiri creatures block Luke's Jedi senses, in Chapter 21, how does Luke know what is going on and what does he hope to gain from circumstances?

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

9. Why does Thrawn opt not to over involve Joruus in his invasion plans, in Chapter 27?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Good versus evil is a major theme in the book. It could also be considered as right versus wrong. List three examples from the story of those themes. Also, discuss how those themes compare to at least one incident of good versus evil or right versus wrong in your own life.

Essay Topic 3

Choose three characters from the book, one that you consider evil, one good and one neutral. Explain, in detail, what you think makes each person fit the category you chose for them. Be sure to use examples from the book to back up your choices.

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