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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. How does Mara react to Leia's knocks on the door in Chapter 8?

2. What has C'baoth declared himself?

3. How does Han respond to Mara's Imperial background when Luke updates him?

4. Who forewarns Luke about Honoghr's ecological state?

5. What does the Drinking Cup depend on the tides for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Thrawn deal with Ferrier in Chapter 10?

4. What is the purpose of Luke's mission on the planet Calius?

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

6. What dream is Mara having in Chapter 8 and how does she react to it?

7. How are C'baoth and Thrawn divided in Chapter 12?

8. How is the level of Luke's training in the Force established?

9. How does C'baoth overtake the planet Ukio?

10. What does Mara see after Leia leaves and how does she respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the trap set for Luke on Poderis, the way he escapes capture twice, and how the suspense created is similar to the action sequences of the Star Wars movies. Also, discuss the significance of the planet Poderis and the reason for Luke's visit there.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The Noghri are an important part of the plot in The Last Command.

1) Describe the planet Honoghr, its past problems, and how they were resolved.

2) Explain what the Noghri have experienced with the Empire and how that influences the story.

3) Describe the loyalty of the Noghri to Luke and Leia and its origin.

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