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Roger MacBride Allen's prolific science fiction writings include "Allies and Aliens", the "Caliban" series set in Isaac Asimov's Foundation and Empire universe, and the "Corellian" series in the "Star Wars" universe.
2 quizzes and 30 trivia questions.
1.
  Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Dated a few years after the Jedi Academy trilogy, "Ambush at Corella" was written by Roger MacBride Allen. This quiz is related to the characters and events in the first book of the three part series.
Average, 20 Qns, manticore83, Mar 17 21
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  The Corellian Trilogy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you remember of these three "Star Wars" novels written by Roger MacBride Allen?
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trivia question Quick Question
"Star Wars" never had ancient India to develop chess for them. Instead, what board game did people play (as seen on the Millennium Falcon)?

From Quiz ""Star Wars" Names for Ordinary Things"




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Roger MacBride Allen Trivia Questions
1. How many years after "Episode IV: A New Hope" does Roger McBride Allen place the first book in his trilogy?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: 18

Chronologically the Corellian trilogy fits in between the "Black Fleet Crisis" and the "Hand of Thrawn" books.

2. What could Anakin see that Jacen and Jaina could not in 'Ambush at Corellia'?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: A part of their machine was ruined.

3. What part of the Falcon are Han and Chewie trying to fine tune at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Shield strength

Han and Chewie are running a test where the Falcon must hover without the use of the repulsorlifts. They do this by raising the ship with the repulsors, activating the shields and then turning the repulsors off. If the ship stays suspended on the shields then the settings are just about right.

4. While working on the Falcon a woman comes to visit Han and Chewie, her name is Belindi Kalenda. She identifies herself as an employee of a specific agency. What agency does she work for?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: New Republic Intelligence

She approaches Han to ask him to act suspiciously and draw attention away from the real operatives NRI is trying to insert; in this case Kalenda herself.

5. As the title of the book suggests, the events of this book occur in the Corellian sector. What is the main initial reason Han, Leia and their kids plan on traveling to Corella?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Trade Summit

While the Solo family and their friends end up addressing each of these issues at different times in the trilogy, the initial reason they travel to Corellia is to attend a trade conference.

6. Who was the Governor-General of Corellia?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: Micamberlecto

He was a Frozian who lived in Corona House. He often repeated words to stress them, and he had two elbows in each arm.

7. What was Aunt Marcha's full title?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: Duchess Marcha of Mastigophorous

8. When he is first introduced to the readers, Luke Skywalker is visiting an important character from the time of the Rebel Alliance. Who was Master Skywalker visiting?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Mon Mothma

Mon Mothma has requested Luke come and visit her. She had always kept a close eye on Luke's activities and with the end of most hostile activities she suggested Luke accompany Lando on his quest.

9. Who was put in Leia's room-makeshift-cell?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: Mara Jade

10. What is the project that Lando wanted Luke's assistance with?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Finding a wife

Lando is looking for a source of investment capital, it seems he is under the impression that the easiest way to get deep pockets full of money is to marry them. Lando wants Luke to come along so that the women he approaches take the offer with sincerity.

11. Which did not happen to them when they were making their escape?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: Chased by enslaved Selonians

12. Lando has a home in what part of Courscant?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Dome Town

A large cavern was found deep under the surface of Courscant. Lando and a few other investors decided to build a community under ground. Because of its location any one looking at buying a place could get much more square footage for their dollar.

13. What happened to Q9-X2 when Anakin pressed the wrong buttons and a single chime sounded?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: He fell into a trash chute

He used his repulsors to jump out quickly enough.

14. What is the name of the first star to be destroyed?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: TD-10036-EM1271

The explosion of TD-10036-EM1271 was observed by a deep space probe droid who then relayed the image and the message to the people of the Corellian sector. We later learn that the recording was actually proof that a sinister group had destroyed the star. Thanta Zilbra was in fact destroyed in this trilogy but it was the second star to explode.

15. Who was Source A?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: Admiral Ackbar

16. What is the name of the tutor which Leia employs to teach the Solo kids about the Corellian star system?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Ebrihim

Ebrihim is from the planet Drall in the Corellian sector; during his interview for the tutor position he mentioned several reasons why he would be an excellent selection. The point that most caught Leia's attention was his comment that using the force could make the Solo children dependant and weak.

17. What did Mara Jade suggest that the Hunchuzuc do to the nameless den?

From Quiz The Corellian Trilogy

Answer: Bribe them

They didn't get what the asked for, but they did get them to sell the instruction manual for the planetary repulsor.

18. What is the name of the market that Han Solo is kidnapped in?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Treasure Ship Row

Treasure Ship Row was the bazaar market of Coronet where vendors from every corner of the galaxy gathered to sell their wares.

19. What is the name of the group which kidnaps Han off the streets of the capital city?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Human League

Two Human League agents pick up Han from off the streets because he very closely resembles their leader.

20. What is the name of the New Republic appointed Governor-General of the sector?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Micamberlecto

Governor-General Micamberlecto is a member of the Frozian species and was selected by the New Republic council to represent them as the head of the Corellian government after the fall of the Empire.

21. Who was the character that received the message cube that was meant to make its way to the New Republic Chief of State?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Mara Jade

The package was originally supposed to make its way to Luke, but he and Lando had left Courscant before the Human League operative could deliver it to him. Mara happened to be the second choice for getting the package to Leia.

22. Where does the Solo family tutor suggest the children go to learn about Corellian history?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Archeological dig

Ebrihim suggests the trip to visit the first dig ever on Corellia, partially to show the Solo children something educational. Ebrihim also had a ulterior motive as he would have never been granted access if he was not with Leia.

23. What is the name of the person Lando and Luke are going to visit on Sacorria?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Tendra Risant

Ironically, while searching the galaxy for a rich wife he planned on marrying for the money, Lando falls in love with this woman and eventually marries her.

24. What do the children discover in a underground cavern?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: A planetary repulsor

The planetary repulsors were what the human league had been looking for under the guise of a archeological dig. Anakin Solo used his Jedi ability to find the chamber first.

25. Who do we find out is the leader of the faction responsible for starting the riots and rebellion on Corellia?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Thrackan Sal-Solo

Thrackan is Han Solo's cousin; he seems to have great ambition towards being the leader of a free Corellia.

26. What type of ship does Han help Kalenda steal so she can get off planet and report back to the New Republic authorities?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Hyperdrive capable Ugly

The poorly constructed ship was the best ship that Solo and Kalenda were able to steal from the space yard.

27. Why couldn't Lando and Luke make it to the Corellian star system?

From Quiz Corellian Trilogy: "Ambush at Corellia"

Answer: Creation of a system wide interdiction field

The interdiction field was activated just before the Lady Luck was able to enter the system.

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