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

2. In order to ensure that the Imperials will not recognize Luke, Jade does what?

3. The stormtroopers handcuff and detain both Luke and Mara and escort them to a nearby what?

4. What is the name of Leia's assistant?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Chewbacca respect Leia?

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

While on Kashyyyk with the Wookies, Leia is fearful of staying in the village in the trees, although she gets used to it, eventually. Write a detailed essay about a fear that you have. Why are you afraid of that thing? What triggered the fear? Do you feel that you could adapt to your fear, like Leia did? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When Leia is put in danger, Han sends her to stay with the Wookies, in the care of his best friend and co-pilot, Chewbacca. Trust or the lack of it is also evidenced in other situations in the book. Choose one of the following relationships and describe, using examples from the book, why the two people trust or do not trust each other. Do you think their trust or lack of trust is justified? Why or why not?

Luke and Mara

Han and Lando

Mara and Karrde

Fey'lya and Ackbar

Luke and Leia

Han and Leia

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