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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. There is a scuffle involving aliens trying to do what to Han?

2. Leia uses what, to disable the Noghiri ship?

3. As they get closer to the edge of what, Luke and Mara fight off predatory creatures?

4. When Karrde meets Luke he does what unusual thing, puzzling Luke.

5. Jade has not slept in how many days, when the next message from Karrde comes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Does Chewbacca respect Leia?

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. How is Karrde trying to play both sides of the fence in Chapters 29 and 30?

8. Explain why Han and Lando meet with a fellow smuggler, in Chapter 20, and what causes the smuggler to finally agree to help them.

9. Artoo helps Luke, in Chapter 21. What escape plan do they put into action and is it a good one?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflict is a major theme in the book. Both inner conflicts and conflicts between characters are evident. Choose one of the following conflicts and describe it in detail. What causes it? How does it progress throughout the book? Is it ever resolved?

Fey'lya and Ackbar

Mara and Luke

Luke's inner conflict over his Jedi responsibilities

Karrde's inner conflict over what to do with Luke

Leia's conflict with the Noghiri

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in the book, such as Luke, Leia and Mara, are Jedi. As Jedi, they have several powers. Choose one of the powers from the list below as your favorite Jedi power. Then, explain why it is your favorite and how you would use it, if you had it. Also, what are both the positive and negative implications of such a power?

1. sensing danger

2. sensing the emotions of those around you

3. sending telepathic messages to others

4. super strength

5. super speed

6. influencing the actions of others

Essay Topic 3

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?

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