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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. In what way does Mara describe her life while the Emperor was alive?

2. What does C-baoth demand in Chapter 12?

3. How does Admiral Ackbar respond to Leia's suggestion of purchasing information?

4. What is mentioned about Admiral Ackbar in Chapter 2?

5. Where is the cloning headquarters that Mara recalls seeing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What techniques are used by Zahn to introduce the characters in the first three chapters of The Last Command?

2. What plans are made by Karrde and the smugglers at Chazwa in Chapter 6?

3. What is significant about the mission Leia is on in Chapter 1, and what are her concerns?

4. How do the Noghri arrive at Coruscant undetected, and what does Han object to about their involvement?

5. What is Mara's response to the Rebels' plan and how does Han counter her cynicism?

6. Where is Mara when she is introduced, and how did she get there?

7. What does Luke see while on Honoghr, and how does he react?

8. How does Leia become trapped at the Palace in Chapter 9?

9. What causes Lando and Bel Iblis to be concerned about the Palace Security?

10. What suggestion does Leia make in Chapter 8 to Mara?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

With The Last Command, Timothy Zahn introduces and develops a story around a mixture of familiar and new characters in a thematic writing style.

1) Describe the introduction of the main characters in the book, including the difference between how Zahn chooses to develop the characters from the Star Wars movies and the new characters.

2) Explain how Zahn's writing style compares to a screenplay and the possible reasons for his choice to write the novel this way.

3) Analyze three examples of how Zahn references the Star Wars films, what the references add to the story, and if the familiarity of the films is a reasonable necessity for the reader.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the writing style of the dramatic events surrounding the birth of the twins, how Leia's Jedi training helps her, and what she senses for the future of her babies. Include Han's reaction to the birth and the possible impact the twins could have on Leia' s responsibility to the New Republic Council.

Essay Topic 3

Luke and Mara have very different pasts with the Empire.

1) Explain Mara's past and how her experiences with the Emperor have preconditioned her to struggle with an internal conflict.

2) Describe Luke's past dealings with the Emperor and how they help Mara work through her confusion.

3) Analyze the differences between Luke and Mara as well as their similarities in their outlook on the Empire and the New Republic.

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