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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 have some of the Aiel done?

2. Why does Elayne say she needs to sneak out of town?

3. What do Padan Fain and Alviarin realize when they encounter each other in the White Tower?

4. What does Morgase realize?

5. Into what area do Siuan, Leane, Min and Logain ride?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the attack from the Shadowspawn.

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

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

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

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

7. Describe how Elayne, Nynave, Thom, and Juilin find a safe means to travel.

8. What does the High Lady Alteima of Tear learn about Queen Morgase?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare/contrast Rand to Rahvin. Who seems more powerful? What are each goals? Are both either all good or all evil? Who is more likable? How do both use their political power?

2. Compare/contrast Nynaeve to Elayne. How are their goals similar and/or different? What is the difference in the way they interact with people? Who is more idealistic? Harsh? Powerful? How do their magical talents compare?

3. Compare/contrast Siuan to Leane. How do they approach their stilling in different ways? Who is more likable? Who is the more sympathetic character? Or are either? Are they both good? Evil? Or a combination?

Essay Topic 2

Rand becomes much more upset over the deaths of women than that of men, especially if he thinks he is in someway responsible. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast Rand's attitude towards women versus men. How are they similar/different? Is he less harsh towards women? Does he treat some women (such as Aes Sedai) differently than others?

2. When Rand hesitates to kill Lanfear, Moiraine has to intervene and is thus (probably) killed herself. Discuss and analyze this situation in light of Rand's attitude towards women and his thoughts about what happens in this scene.

3. Do you think Rand will change his attitude about killing women after what happens between Moirane and Lanfear? Why or why not?

4. Does Rand need to re-evaluate his attitude towards women? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, including some of Rand's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him. Discuss one of the following:

Describe the political situation in The Fires of Heaven and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Rand and his responses to them.

Rand states over and over that he is only trying to fulfill his role as the Dragon Reborn and is not interested in politics. Do you think this is true or not? Discuss fully with examples. Include a discussion of how Rand could use manipulation/politics to smooth his way?

How do Siuan and Lean decide to manipulate the other Aes Sedai even after the two woman have been toppled from power and no longer have the ability to channel? Do you think they would have attempted to manipulate other Aes Sedai if they had not been Aes Sedai at one time themselves?

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