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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 runs the apothecary?

2. Where does Rand go after sensing the approach?

3. What are Juilin and Thom posing as?

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

5. Where does Gareth intend to pursue Siuan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the meeting between some of the Black Ajah and Moghedien.

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

3. Describe Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan.

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

5. Who does Egwene see Elayne talking with and why can't Elayne tell Egwene the person's name?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the Forsaken appear in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. Discuss the following:

Who are the Forsaken and what is their role in the Wheel of Time series (You should be able to figure this out through what is said in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.

Compare/contrast the Forsaken with those in power that are supposedly on the "good" side--such as the Aes Sedai, the Whitecloaks and some Aiel.

Discuss the implications of Nynaeve being able to capture Moghedien and Rand having Asmodean to heel.

Essay Topic 2

Though it is not a part of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, the readers are given enough information to learn that Rand A'Thor was, up until a short time ago, a shepherd in a small village in Two Rivers. Discuss the following:

How do you think Rand has changed from who he was before Moiraine comes to his village to the Rand he is in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN?

Why do you think Jordan chooses a young, unknown man to be the hero of the series?

How would the book have been different if Rand had been a prince?

How would the book have been different if the Dragon Reborn had been a female?

Essay Topic 3

Traveling in the Wheel of Time series evolves, a phenomenon that also helps the book's pacing. First, Rand and the others travel by foot and horse; then the "Ways" are introduced, which significantly cuts down on the time it takes to get from one point to another. In SHADOW RISING, Rand uses a portal stone for travel across vast distances; however, one must first walk to a portal stone, so the travel cannot be said to be instantaneous. Finally, in a later book, a technique called "Traveling" is introduced where a doorway is magically "sliced" into the air and one can instantly be where s/he wants to go. Discuss the following:

What is the advantage of having the characters travel by horse and foot across long distances requiring significant amounts of time? What are the disadvantages?

How is the plot affected when the ability to travel from point A to point B is drastically reduced? Give examples from the book.

How would one or two scenes in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN be affected if Rand or any other channeling individual could not instantly move from one place to another?

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