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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. Why does Aviendha give Rand another gift?

2. Who is Valan Luca?

3. What surprises Moghedien?

4. Why are there warders, Aes Sedai and tower servants where Siuan, Leane, Min and Logain ride into?

5. With whom does Elaida meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan.

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

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

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

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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