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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. The wookies live in what?

2. Karrde realizes what about his time at Myrkr?

3. Luke is in the Jedi hibernation trance and is abruptly awakened by Artoo. As Luke wakes up he realizes that he is very close to what?

4. Alone in his cell, Luke looks for a means of doing what?

5. Karrde hesitates to take Han and Lando up on their deal because of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Karrde's hands tied in Chapter 24, as far as what to do with Luke?

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

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

4. Kashyyyk is intended to be a safe haven for Leia. Why is it unlikely that Leia would be attacked on Kashyyyk?

5. Based on what is known from Chapter 20 and earlier chapters, is Borsk Fey'lya a threat to the New Republic?

6. How do you feel about Luke's actions, in Chapters 15 and 16, as well as previous chapters? Do they seem like good actions for a Jedi master? Why or why not?

7. Does Chewbacca respect Leia?

8. What happens between Luke and Mara when they first crash on the planet's surface and what does it seem to indicate about their inner feelings?

9. What discovery does Luke make about himself, while trying to escape with Mara, Han and Artoo, and what does it mean for his future?

10. Why does Karrde hesitate on taking Han and Lando up on their deal, in Chapter 22, and is it a good move on Karrde's part?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the book opens, Luke is torn between his obligations to the Jedi order and his concern for his sister, Leia and the fledgling government that he helped her start.

Part 1. What is more important, concern over family or obligations to others? Are there situations where either one could be appropriate? Why or why not?

Part 2. Is it ever possible to keep everyone happy at once? Why or why not?

Part 3. If you were in Luke's situation, what would you have done about Leia and why?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How do ethics shape the story? Which characters do unethical things and why? Also, do you think that any of their actions were justified, in order to achieve their end results? Why or why not?

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