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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. Mara chooses a harrowing vertical landing on a ledge and starts to climb toward the rim when Artoo arrives in a ____.

2. Facing Thrawn, Mara lunges for his throat but ____ restrains her.

3. Mara explains Karrde's accidental discovery of the Katana Fleet and is given ____ to bring back the location/

4. Falcon is being moved as the fugitives enter the storage area and ____ ducks inside to start the warm up sequence.

5. Leia knows that the Imperials will spare her life so Thrawn can ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do you think that the expedition to find the Katana Fleet will go, based on what is learned about this expedition in this section?

2. Explain why Sena's request to Han about Bel Iblis and Mon Mothma is a bit strange and what questions it raises.

3. What happens to Mara when she gets the Etherway out of impoundment and how is it ironic?

4. Mara seems to be only interested in her own self-preservation, except where Talon Karrde is concerned. Why do you think that Mara cares so much for Talon Karrde?

5. Why is Mara upset over having to ask for Luke's help?

6. Explain the deceptive message that Lando receives from Luke via Winter and the ensuing discussion about the price of the Katana Fleet.

7. Explain what Sena thinks about the situation with Fey'lya and Ackbar and why Sena feels that way.

8. Why isn't Thrawn upset when Luke and Mara escape wit Karrde on the Falcon?

9. Fey'lya charges that Han wants the glory of presenting the Katana fleet to bring about Fey'lya's downfall and Ackbar's restoration. Han insists that he wants justice. Which of the two do you agree with?

10. What are Karrde's motivations for helping Leia and her party recover the Katana Fleet before Fey'lya can get to it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book, there is a conflict between two groups. Compare and contrast that conflict to any major conflict in real life. How does the book mirror real life events and what lessons does the book try to teach about those real life events?

Essay Topic 2

Many bad decisions are made throughout the book. Choose any one of the following characters and describe a major bad decision which that character made and how it influenced the story. Then describe how you would have changed things if you were in that character's place.

1. Fey'lya

2. Bel Iblis

3. Thrawn

4. Sena

5. C'baoth

Essay Topic 3

C'baoth plays a large role in the book. Describe C'baoth's mental decline throughout the book, using at least five specific examples from the story. Also, explain why you think C'baoth acts the way that he does and what you feel that Luke or the New Republic should do with C'baoth, as a result of his actions and mental instability.

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