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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 did Elaida set up as a false dragon?

2. Who has bewitched Queen Morgase?

3. Why do Nynaeve and Elayne stop talking?

4. How do the Aes Sedai leaders ascertain that Siuan and Leane are who they say they are?

5. How many forsaken has Rand killed or captured?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the readers learn about the forsaken in the Prologue?

2. What do Siuan, Leane and the Aes Sedai discuss after they are satisfied they are speaking with Siuan and Leane?

3. Describe Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan.

4. What happens that gets Suian, Leane, and Min in trouble?

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

6. What does Aviendha give Rand and what is the history of the gift?

7. Who does Rand meet when he returns to his quarters and what does she want?

8. What do the Shaido do in Taien and how do they violate ji'e'toh?

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

10. What does Moiraine ask of Rand and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Jordan treats the world of dreams as an actual world where what happens there can impact people when not in the dream world; for example, if one is killed in the dream world, they are dead in "real life." Discuss one of the following:

Describe and analyze the interactions between Moghedien and Nynaeve/Elayne in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.

Describe and analyze Tel'Aran'Rhiod and how it impacts the plot in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.

Why do you think Jordan includes the world of Tel'Aran'Rhiod in his Wheel of Time series?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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