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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 with Luke, when he awakes, after his initial meeting with Karrde?

2. Lando thinks the attack is a bold move because the stormtroopers outnumber them by how much?

3. Luke senses that something is cutting off what?

4. It is the middle of the night on Kashyyyk and Leia is awake. As she gets up what happens?

5. What type of creature is on Karrde's ship, affecting Luke's force powers?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does Luke choose to accept help from the Wild Karrde, in Chapter 18 and does he trust Talon Karrde? Why or why not?

3. Why does Thrawn opt not to over involve Joruus in his invasion plans, in Chapter 27?

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

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

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

7. How is Luke conflicted internally in Chapters 27 and 28 and is his conflict justified?

8. What would happen if Artoo were not in Chapter 26?

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

10. 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?

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

When Luke and Mara crashed in the jungle, Luke could have escaped, but he chose to check on Mara. If you were Luke and you were stuck in the jungle with Mara, what would you have done? What motivates you to make that decision? Would it be based on what you know of Mara specifically, or would you do the same thing if you crashed with anyone?

Essay Topic 3

Leia is sympathetic to the Noghiri that attacks her and asks to meet with him. Based on that, answer the following questions.

1. Do you feel that meeting with the Noghiri was a good thing for Leia to do? Why or why not?

2. If you were in Leia's exact position, would you choose to have the meeting like she did? Why or why not?

3. In real life, if you were attacked, would you want to avoid or confront your attacker? Explain your reasons in detail.

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