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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. Which droid does Leia notice near the ch'hala trees in the Grand Corridor?

2. How much time is the fuse set for by Lando and Chewie to destroy the mountain?

3. What does C'baoth ridicule Luke for in the beginning of Chapter 26?

4. What does Mara picture as Luke faces his clone in a lightsaber battle?

5. As of Chapter 23, how many asteroids have been neutralized on Coruscant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luke begin his confrontation with C'baoth in Chapter 26?

2. How is Thrawn destroyed?

3. What deal does Luke offer to C'baoth and how does Mara respond?

4. What attacks the Rebels as the Millennium Falcon's ramp lowers on Wayland?

5. How does Mara begin to understand what Luke is going through in Chapter 19 and see things from a different perspective?

6. How is Thrawn's hit and fade operation launched against Coruscant?

7. How do the Rebels discover that C'baoth is inside of the throne room?

8. What is the result of the meeting between the Rebels and the Myneyrshi and Psadans?

9. Why does Leia explain the secret mission to Wayland to the Council, and what is their reaction?

10. What position does the New Republic offer Mara, and how does The Last Command end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The confrontation at Mt. Tantiss is an important part of the epic finale to The Last Command.

1) Describe how the Rebels enter the mountain and the importance of Mara's memory in their plan.

2) Explain how C'baoth is imprisoned and released and his use of the ysalamiri.

3) Describe the development of Luke's clone, Luuke, the battle between Luke and his clone, and how Mara breaks free from the Emperor.

4) Explain Luke's offers to C'baoth, why C'baoth must keep Luke and Mara alive, and C'baoth's death.

5) Analyze the effects of the battle for Luke and Mara, Luke's gift to Mara, and what their future is in the New Republic.

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

Explain the significance of the meetings that the smugglers have at Chazwa and Trogan. Provide an analysis of the key characters involved, the effect of the meetings on the plot, and the events that influence the position of the smugglers in the war between the Empire and the New Republic.

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