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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. Fey'lya's assistant's name is ____ Breil'lya.

2. Karrde's ship is called the ____ Karrde.

3. Bel Iblis is originally from the same planet as Han, so they are both ____.

4. The maitrakh says they grow too little ____.

5. Karrde tells Mara about the Dark Force also known as ____ .

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Han's moral character like, based on chapters three and four?

2. What is Leia's relationship with the Noghiri?

3. Explain Leia's feelings about how the Noghiri are treating her.

4. Explain Han's reaction to meeting General Garm Bel Iblis.

5. Explain how Mara's role in things to come is foreshadowed in this section.

6. Explain Han's capture and how it reflects badly on Borsk Fey'lya.

7. Explain the role that Talon Karrde plays in the first section of the book.

8. Who is Joruus C'baoth?

9. What happens when Han and Lando are confronted with a Star Destroyer in space?

10. What do you think of Ferrier's moral character in the first section of the book? How did that backfire on him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although the characters listed below are not the main focus in the book, they play important roles. Explain in detail the role that each of the following characters plays in moving the story along:

1. Winter

2. Ferrier

3. Artoo

Essay Topic 2

The Noghiri view Vader as their benefactor and, since Vader left them in Thrawn's care, they also respect Thrawn's rule. Yet, Leia sees that the Noghiri are really slaves to Thrawn and the Empire. This proves that there are at least two sides to every story.

1. Write a few paragraphs about the situation between the Noghiri and Vader from the Noghiri point of view.

2. Write a few paragraphs about the situation between the Noghiri and Vader from Leia's point of view.

3. Write a few paragraphs about the situation between the Noghiri and Vader from Thrawn's point of view.

4. From your own point of view, what would you do about the situation, if anything. If you had to leave the situation as it is with Thrawn ruling the Noghiri, why would you do so?

Essay Topic 3

Inner conflict is a big problem throughout the book, especially for Mara.

1. What is Mara's inner conflict as far as the Empire goes and what causes her to make up her mind about the Empire ultimately?

2. What is the conflict for Mara regarding dealing with Luke Skywalker?

3. What do you think Mara should do or will do in the third book of the series, regarding Luke and her own dealings with the Empire and why?

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