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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 protests the Wise One's command to Aviendha?

2. Who does Nynaeve meet in Tel'Aran'Rhoid before meeting with Egwene?

3. The taking of non-Aiel violates the principles of what?

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

5. What does Morgase realize?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What disguises have Elayne, Nynaeve, Juilin and Thom adopted and who does it seem to fool?

6. Who does Elayne meet in the common room of the inn; what does he want and what does Elayne do?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of honor is important to many of the cultures and characters in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. One people, the Aiel, have a very complicated system based on honor, the violation of which entails "toh." Discuss the following:

Describe the Aiel system of honor and the concept of ji'e'toh.

Besides the Aiel, who else in Shadow Rising values his/her honor? Why? Give examples.

Why do you think honor is such an important concept in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN? The Whitecloaks often violate their honor when they should value it greatly. How do they violate the concept of honor? Give examples and discuss fully.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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