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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. What is the codename for the Imperial information service?

2. How many cylinders does Mara remember seeing in the Emperor's warehouse?

3. Who helps Mara by providing reinforcements in the ninth chapter?

4. Where do Karrde and Gillespee meet in Chapter 6?

5. What does Luke offer Talon Karrde for information?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How are Leia's twins born?

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

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

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

10. What secret plan is made by Luke, Leia, and Han?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail the battle at Bilbringi between the Empire and the New Republic. Include analysis of how Thrawn uses the element of surprise to gain an advantage, the actions of the Rebel Alliance and the smugglers, Thrawn's eventual demise, and the effects it has on the Empire.

Essay Topic 2

Luke Skywalker is introduced while he is on the planet Calius.

1) Describe the purpose of Luke's mission on Calius.

2) Explain the significance of the meeting with Karrde on Calius and the effects of it during the remainder of the book.

3) Describe Luke's mastery of the Force, how complete it is, and the reasons behind the level of his training.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the break-in attempt of the Palace on Coruscant by Himron and the Imperial intruders, including the intent of their mission, all of the characters involved, how they are stopped, and the unintended consequences of Mara's actions.

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