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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 is Brend in actuality?

2. Who warns Egwene?

3. What does Aludra give Mat?

4. What is Samon's other name?

5. Who had Liandrian, Rianna, Amico, and Joiya already subdued?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Perrin come by a large hammer when he arrives in Tear?

2. What does Siuan Sanche say about the sword called Callandor?

3. What does Moiraine's group notice as they are traveling towards Tear?

4. What is the result of Mat's first attempt to deliver Elayne's letter to her mother?

5. Who is in a cage in Remem, and why is he there?

6. How do Egwene, Nynaeve and Elayne escape the Myrddraal?

7. Who does Mat save and how does the person reward Mat?

8. How do Mat and Thom come to find out where Nynaeve, Egwene and Elayne are?

9. What do the Maidens of the Spear need and how does Nynaeve help them?

10. What does Juilian learn about Liandrin and the other black ajah Aes Sedai?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in The Dragon Reborn and in all the other books in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Discuss the following:

1. Explain the concept of ta'veren and give examples of it to illustrate your explanation.

2. Do you think Jordan uses instances of ta'veren as a narrative contrivance? Why or why not. Give examples to support your stance.

3. How do you think the concept of ta'veren adds to the complexity of the novel? Explain using examples.

Essay Topic 2

Symbols are an important part of the story of The Dragon Reborn. Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. One of the most important symbols of the entire Wheel of Time series is that of the Dragon. Discuss and analyze using specific examples the symbol of the dragon.

2. One of the characters, Min Farseer, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.

3. There are a number of symbols associated with the presence of good and evil. Discuss these and their meanings.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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