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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. Where does Rand lead the Aiel?

2. What happens to Egwene in Tel'Aran'Rhoid after Elayne leaves?

3. Who runs the apothecary?

4. With what is Moghedien impressed?

5. Why do Nynaeve and Elayne stop talking?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the sickness that has overcome many of the Aiel?

3. Where are Siuan, Leane and Min when Siuan gets an important message and what is the message?

4. What does Gareth Bryne learn when he arrives in Lugard and what does he decide to do?

5. Who attacks Aviendha and Rand and how do the Maidens of the Shield respond?

6. What does Elaida learn as she meets with her inner circle of advisers?

7. What happens when Nynaeve, Elayne, Juilin and Thom ride out of Tarabon?

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

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

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

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

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, including some of Rand's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him. Discuss one of the following:

Describe the political situation in The Fires of Heaven and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Rand and his responses to them.

Rand states over and over that he is only trying to fulfill his role as the Dragon Reborn and is not interested in politics. Do you think this is true or not? Discuss fully with examples. Include a discussion of how Rand could use manipulation/politics to smooth his way?

How do Siuan and Lean decide to manipulate the other Aes Sedai even after the two woman have been toppled from power and no longer have the ability to channel? Do you think they would have attempted to manipulate other Aes Sedai if they had not been Aes Sedai at one time themselves?

Essay Topic 3

THE FIRES OF HEAVEN is one book in a series of novels involving the Dragon Reborn. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

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