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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 one thing Mat remembers since taking the dagger?

2. What language does Mat speak as he is being healed?

3. Who upbraids Elayne about disappearing?

4. About what does Mat constantly think while at Tar Valon?

5. Why does Rand leave the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Aiel and the Tuatha'an?

2. Describe Egwene's third vision.

3. What is Moiraine's explanation about the dreams the group all had in common about Callandor during the night?

4. How are Etwene, Nynaeve and Elayne treated publicly versus privately once they are back in the White Tower?

5. Describe Egwene's second vision.

6. About what do Rand and Moiraine argue, and what does Rand do?

7. What did Liandrin do while Egwene and her group are away from the White Tower?

8. Who is Leya and what does Min see about her?

9. What does Min tell Perrin about symbols she sees around him?

10. Why is Mat so hungry in the next few days after he is healed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the Forsaken appear in The Dragon Reborn. Discuss the following:

1. Who are the Forsaken and what is their role in the Wheel of Time series (You should be able to figure this out through what is said in The Dragon Reborn.

2. Compare/contrast the Forsaken with those in power that are supposedly on the "good" side--such as the Aes Sedai, the Whitecloaks and some Aiel.

3. Is it realistic to think that any human is totally evil as it seems the Forsaken are?

Essay Topic 2

Rand Al'thor is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Rand who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Most fantasy novels, and in some sense, most novels, deal with the concept of good and evil. Discuss the following:

1. What are the forces allied with "good" in Rand's world and what forces are allied with "evil"?

2. How does one distinguish good from evil? How is good distinguished from evil in Rand's world?

3. Is there a universal consensus on what constitutes good or evil? Why or why not?

4. Do you generally agree with the ideas of good and evil in The Dragon Reborn? Why or why not?

5. What are several examples of good and evil in your culture? Do you agree with these ideas? Why or why not?

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