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

2. Who accompanies Mara to find the self-destruct switch in Chapter 25?

3. Who recalls that only forty seven people can hear the transmitted messages of Ghent's decrypting program?

4. Why does Bel Iblis doubt the number of asteroids heading towards Coruscant?

5. Who reports Mara's disappearance in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Wayland described, and what are Han's concerns when the Millennium Falcon lands there?

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

4. How does Ferrier die at the meeting of the smugglers on Hijarna?

5. How does Leia deal with Karrde on Coruscant?

6. How is Thrawn destroyed?

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

8. What surprising tactical decision does Thrawn make at the end of Chapter 20?

9. What method does the New Republic use to locate the cloaked asteroids on Coruscant?

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

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 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

Compare and contrast the leadership styles of the three main Imperial leaders, Thrawn, C'baoth, and Pellaeon. Use the book to provide specific examples of how their tactical approaches differ and change throughout the story.

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