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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. To where does Egwene "travel"?

2. How does Nynaeve use balefire?

3. Why is Nynaeve enraged after the fighting is over?

4. Who bursts into the cabin where Egwene and the others are held captive?

5. What does Mat hear Gaebril order a subordinate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Mat find when he hits the taverns to earn money and what does the man tell Mat as to why he is in Tar Valon?

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

4. How does Faile become bewitched and who decides to help her?

5. What does Egwene discover when she visits Tel'Aran'Rhiod?

6. Describe Egwene's first experience in Tel'Aran'Rhiod after using the ring to arrive there.

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

8. What is Perrin able to smell and how does that help them in an inn in Illian?

9. Who is Comer and what happens when Mat encounters the man?

10. Why does Lan go after Moiraine even though she told him to set out for Tar Valon?

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

Whenever reading a science fiction or fantasy novel, one must become familiar with new terminology that explains concepts or ideas that are not a part of the "real" world. In the case of The Dragon Reborn, much of the setting may seem familiar to the reader (i.e. there are woods, mountains, rivers, oceans, etc.), though there are new ideas and terms to learn. Discuss the following:

1. Find five terms that are a part of the world of The Dragon Reborn that occur in the "real" world but are used differently in The Dragon Reborn.

2. Define the words as used in in The Dragon Reborn's world and compare those five words as to how they are currently used in the American English language.

3. There are ways of learning about a new world or time when reading a science fiction or fantasy novel. Discuss the ways you were able to understand the world of The Dragon Reborn. Did you have to look up any words? What does it mean to learn a word through its context? Do you have to do that in The Dragon Reborn? What word(s)?

4. Were there any words you never really understood from The Dragon Reborn? Which ones?

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think The Dragon Reborn is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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