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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. To Karrde's dismay, Thrawn comments on what?

2. The Noghiri explain that they know who is related to Vader?

3. Who is with Luke, when he awakes, after his initial meeting with Karrde?

4. Luke and Artoo finally get loose from their cells and head outside to find what?

5. What does Jade do when she discovers Luke is missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, how does Karrde change his story with Han and Lando and what does it indicate about Karrde's personal alliances?

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

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

4. How does Mara show her feelings toward Luke, in Chapter 19?

5. Although Kashyyyk is supposed to be a safe haven for Leia, she doesn't feel at ease there. Describe why Kashyyyk does not feel safe to Leia.

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. Describe the reason for and the process by which Luke winding up unconscious, in Chapter 18.

8. What interesting connection does Han make between Thrawn and Han's wife, Leia, in Chapter 23, and what does it prompt Han and Lando to do?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Mara and Luke. They are both Jedi, but their paths are very different. What things have shaped their lives? Also, how much do you feel that events in life shape who a person is? In other words, how much of a person's choices are predetermined when they are born and how much of it is based on what happens to them in the world?

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