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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. Where is Lando's mining complex raided in Chapter 7?

2. What is the purpose of a ysalamiri harness?

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

4. Who is Col. Bremen?

5. What has the battle with the smugglers in Chapter 10 cost the Empire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in Chapter 12 when the Wild Karrde arrives at the Imperial Shipyards at Bilbringi?

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

4. What is the ysalamiri and how is it used on Poderis?

5. What arrangement does Luke work out with Talon Karrde?

6. How are Leia's twins born?

7. What is the topic of discussion for Leia and Han in the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the main elements of the leadership of the New Republic, Admiral Ackbar, General Bel Iblis, Mon Mothma, and Fey'lya. Include a background of the characters and how it relates to the present situations of the Rebel Alliance.

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