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

2. Why does the message from the apothecary owner make no sense to Elayne and Nynaeve?

3. Where is the circus traveling?

4. What does Bryne decide to do?

5. What does Aviendha give Rand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the attack from the Shadowspawn.

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

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

6. Describe Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a "coup" in the White Tower and Siuan is deposed and stilled as the Amyrlin Seat. Discuss the following:

Why is Siuan deposed?

What happens as a result of the cou

What do you think it says about Siuan and Leane's characters that they are willing to appear to the sisters in Salidar with no power and offer whatever assistance they can.

What does it mean to be stilled? How does it affect Siuan and Leanne?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with power? Why? What are some symbols of power? Symbols of powerlessness? What characters seem powerless?

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. What characters are most concerned with magic? Why? What are some symbols of magic? How does the ability to channel give an automatic advantage to someone over another who cannot channel? Is there abuse of this ability?

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. What characters are what you would call evil? Why? What are some symbols of evil? Symbols of good? Are more characters evil than good or vice versa? Do you think in general there is less evil than good in the book?

Essay Topic 3

THE FIRES OF HEAVEN belongs to the literary genre of fantasy fiction. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly define the term genre and offer examples of it from your own reading experience. Why do you think it is useful to categorize fiction into genres? What could be a disadvantage of doing so?

2. What do you think is the main motivation for a person to read a fantasy novel? Is entertainment a good enough reason? Are there any other reasons to read this genre? What? Explain fully.

3. In "academe," fantasy novels are often thought of as less literary than some other genres and for that reason are sometimes "snubbed" in the study of literature. Why do you think this is so? Do you agree with this "snobbery"?

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