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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 the Wise Ones' response to Moiraine's plea?

2. What does Mat have to do in order for Moiraine to heal him?

3. What message does Siuan receive from Mistress Tharne?

4. What do Siuan, Leane, Min and Logain find near the border of Amadicia?

5. Who does Egwene go to tell what she learns in the White Tower?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Wise Ones order Aviendha to do and what is her reaction?

2. What happens in Tel'Aran'Rhoid after Elayne leaves and who observes Egwene?

3. Where do Nynaeve and Elayne receive a message from the White Tower and what do they think about it?

4. Who does Nynaeve meet in Tel'Aran'Rhoid and what does Nynaeve ask of this person?

5. How does Egwene and Nynaeve obtain information about Elaida's actions?

6. Why are the Maidens of the Shield carrying dolls?

7. What does the High Lady Alteima of Tear learn about Queen Morgase?

8. What does Queen Morgase realize and then what does she do about it?

9. Describe Aviendha.

10. Describe the attack from the Shadowspawn.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare/contrast Rand to Rahvin. Who seems more powerful? What are each goals? Are both either all good or all evil? Who is more likable? How do both use their political power?

2. Compare/contrast Nynaeve to Elayne. How are their goals similar and/or different? What is the difference in the way they interact with people? Who is more idealistic? Harsh? Powerful? How do their magical talents compare?

3. Compare/contrast Siuan to Leane. How do they approach their stilling in different ways? Who is more likable? Who is the more sympathetic character? Or are either? Are they both good? Evil? Or a combination?

Essay Topic 3

Elayne is one of the three women that Min saw in Rand's future, along with herself. The third will be the Aiel woman, Aviendha. Discuss the following:

Why do you think Jordan has Rand involved (eventually) with three women?

Does Rand's involvement with three women throughout the series add or subtract from the main story? Explain your reasoning.

Do you think it is believable that the three women are willing to share Rand's affections? Why or why not?

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