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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 Rand refute?

2. Where does Moiraine force Lanfear?

3. Who is Nicola?

4. Where does Rand transport himself and some Aiel?

5. What is the state of Cairhien when Rand arrives?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brigitte come to be Elayne's warder?

2. Who is Masema and why does Uno take Nynaeve to see him?

3. How does Brigitte come out of Tel'Aran'Rhiod into the physical world?

4. Describe three of the refugees that make their way onto the boat with Elayne's group.

5. Describe the conversation and interaction between Hadnan Kadere and Isendre.

6. How does Rand end up adding more to his list of women who have been killed around him or because of him?

7. Describe Rand and Aviendha's encounter with the Seanchan.

8. How does Moghedien come to be Nynaeve's captive?

9. How does Mat help in the planning of the battle against the Shaido and what are Rand and Lan's reactions?

10. What happens between Rand and Aviendha that creates toh for Aviendha to Elayne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE FIRES OF HEAVEN is one book in a series of novels involving the Dragon Reborn. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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