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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. Who reports Mara's disappearance in Chapter 14?

2. According to Clyngunn's report in Chapter 15, where has the clone traffic dried up?

3. How does Wedge consider smugglers?

4. Breaking his silence, what frightens Fey'lya about the location of the Emperor's storehouse in Chapter 20?

5. Why does Bel Iblis suggest looking for a recording system instead of spies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the meeting of the smugglers at Hijarna depict the doubts of the smugglers in Chapter 15?

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

3. How does Leia deal with Karrde on Coruscant?

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

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

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

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

8. What promise does Mara ask Luke to make as they are entering the mountain, and how does he respond?

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

10. How does the Council of the New Republic learn that the reports about the Empire's secret weapon are fraudulent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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