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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. Who is Col. Bremen?

2. Where is the cloning headquarters that Mara recalls seeing?

3. Where do Karrde and Gillespee meet in Chapter 6?

4. Why does Luke fly to Honoghr?

5. In Mara's dream, who kills the Emperor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What dream is Mara having in Chapter 8 and how does she react to it?

3. What happens at the meeting of the smugglers in Whistlers Whirlpool on Trogan?

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

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

6. How does Thrawn deal with Ferrier in Chapter 10?

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

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

9. What secret plan is made by Luke, Leia, and Han?

10. How are Leia's twins born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Luke Skywalker is introduced while he is on the planet Calius.

1) Describe the purpose of Luke's mission on Calius.

2) Explain the significance of the meeting with Karrde on Calius and the effects of it during the remainder of the book.

3) Describe Luke's mastery of the Force, how complete it is, and the reasons behind the level of his training.

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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