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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. What does Moiraine want Rand to forgo?

2. Why are Lean and Siuan not recognized by leaders of the Aes Sedai faction that split from the Tower?

3. Why do Siuan and Leane appear as young women?

4. What does Morgase realize?

5. How does Elayne impress Luca?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens to Nynaeve and Elayne and why?

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

7. Describe Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan.

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

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

10. Describe the situation about the gift exchange between Rand and Aviendha.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wise Ones of the Aiel are similar to Aes Sedai in that they are able to wield the one power. Discuss one of the following:

Compare/contrast Wise Ones to Aes Sedai.

Would you rather join the ranks of the Wise Ones or Aes Sedai if you knew you could channel? Explain fully.

All Wise Ones are not good, nor are all Aes Sedai good. What are the increased dangers of those who can channel being darkfriends versus just normal human beings? Why do you think there are there more black Ajah than Wise Ones who have gone over to the Dark Lord?

Essay Topic 2

Rand Al'thor is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Rand who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

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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