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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 does the term "gentled" mean in context of Egwene's vision?

2. Who does Byar name as a darkfriend when talking with Jaret?

3. Who does Moiraine take to track Rand?

4. How is Mat Cauthon as the group approach Tar Valon?

5. Who escorts Leya to Moiraine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who visits Mat and what does she tell him?

2. Describe Egwene's second vision.

3. Describe Mat's healing and who is present.

4. What does Else Grimwell reveal to Nynaeve, Egwene and Elayne and what are the three's thoughts about it?

5. Who is Pedron Niall and what is in the report Pedron Niall receives?

6. Describe Egwene's third vision.

7. What is happening on the Almoth Plain, and what is Moiraine's response to it?

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

9. Describe Perrin's dream of the man in black who offers him wine.

10. What reports have been coming out of some villages about young men who look like Rand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Dragon Reborn based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1, and judge if The Dragon Reborn is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the fact that The Dragon Reborn is a novel in a series changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare/contrast Rand and Mat. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both protagonists? Antagonists? Or? Are they likable characters? How critical are they to the plot of The Dragon Reborn? Who do you like the most of the two? Why? Do you think they each are critical to the success of The Dragon Reborn?

2. Compare/contrast Rand and Perrin. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both protagonists? Antagonists? Or? Are they likable characters? How critical are they to the plot of The Dragon Reborn? Who do you like the most of the two? Why? Do you think they each are critical to the success of The Dragon Reborn?

3. Compare/contrast Mat and Perrin. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both protagonists? Antagonists? Or? Are they likable characters? How critical are they to the plot of The Dragon Reborn? Who do you like the most of the two? Why? Do you think they each are critical to the success of The Dragon Reborn?

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