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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. Only when Leia calls out to Luke does Luke realize that he has been on his own, far from Nkllon, for how long?

2. Who feels that Leia's party's departure sends a bad message to the Bimms, with whom they are seeking an alliance?

3. Pallaeon is suspicious of whom and is reluctant to accept their help?

4. What gives Jedis their power?

5. Only when Thrawn promises to deliver Leia and __________ does Joruus reconsider the offer?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the last surviving high Imperial official, what are some of the good and bad things that Thrawn might have to deal with, based on information in Chapter 1?

2. According to evidence in Chapter 2, what is Leia's personality like?

3. In your opinion, should Luke's Loyalty lie with Leia and the New Republic or with the Jedi, based on information learned from Chapters 1 and 2?

4. What are the unusual occurrences, when Leia and Han go to meet with the Bimms?

5. What was Pallaeon's role in the battle with the Rebellion and how might this influence his decisions about the New Republic and the Imperials as the book progresses, based on Chapter 1?

6. Suspicion is a major theme of Chapter 3. What are people in Chapter 3 suspicious of?

7. Why couldn't Luke go with Han and Leia to Bpfassh and why did that make it strange that Leia was able to go?

8. How are Thrawn and Joruus' plans similar and different?

9. How does Joruus' message to Luke, in Chapter 13, affect Luke and what things should Luke realize, based on the message, that he does not?

10. What are some of the ways that Leia's Jedi abilities come into play when everyone is on Bpfasshi, in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Force is the unseen energy that gives the Jedi their power, in the book. What is The Force in your life? Do you have more than one? Explain your answer in detail.

Essay Topic 2

Heir to the Empire is a Star Wars novel and Star Wars is based upon far off galaxies and planets, as well as alien races. What are your personal opinions about the exploration of outer space? Do you believe that there are other planets that are inhabited by intelligent beings? If not, why not? If so, do you picture those beings looking like humans, or in some other form, like the Wookies and Noghiri in the book? Also, do you believe that aliens have ever visited or will ever visit Earth? If so, for what purpose?

Essay Topic 3

Han, a former smuggler, plays a major role in the story. Answer the following questions about Han, using examples to back up your answers.

1. Is Han an ethical person, even though he used to smuggle and is still willing to deal with his smuggling contacts?

2. What things, such as love of adventure or love of family, motivate Han?

3. Do you feel that Han would have a different personality or make different decisions, had he never been a smuggler?

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