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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 has gouged out his eyes?

2. How does Rand intend to travel quickly to Rhuidean?

3. What does Thom fear about Rand?

4. What does one letter that Siuan Sanche receives from Morraine say?

5. Where is Perrin going?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dain Bornheld in the Two Rivers and how is he being manipulated?

2. How do Thom and Moiraine both try to outmaneuver each other?

3. Why do you think the Black Ajah decides to free Taim?

4. Who are rivals for Perrin's attention and how do they demonstrate that fact?

5. How does Mat realize he understands the Old Tongue?

6. About what ter'angreal does Moiraine tell Nynaeve, Egwene and Elayne and why might Moiraine be forced to use the ter'angreal?

7. How is Rand learning to use the One Power?

8. How does Rand feel about the people of Cairhien and what is Moiraine's response to that?

9. What two situations is Elaida Sedai investigating and how might that impact Siuan's plans?

10. How does what happened to Thom's nephew, Owyn, affect Thom's life and choices?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A new group of people is introduced in THE SHADOW RISING. They are the Atha'an Miere. Discuss one of the following:

Who are the Atha'an Miere? Compare and contrast their life to another group such as the Whitecloaks or Aes Sedei.

Discuss and analyze the way the Atha'an Miere use "politics" in their community. How does their effectiveness at negotiation affect Nynaeve and Elayne?

The Atha'an Miere is a Matriarchal society. Discuss and analyze how they differ as a Matriarchal society with one which is patriarchal such as the Whitecloaks.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 20, Thom Merrilin and Juilin Sandar are waiting on deck for Nynaeve and Elayne. Thom tells them that Moiraine asked him to come. Juilin says that he was approached by both Rand and Lan separately and was asked to see to the safety of Nynaeve and Elayne. Discuss the following:

What is ironic about Thom and Juilin being sent to guard two would-be Aes Sedai?

How do Thom and Juilin help Nynaeve and Elayne? Do the two men live up to their duty as guards?

What motivates each man to accept "guard duty"?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to discuss:

Compare/contrast Rand and Mat.

Compare/contrast Rand and Perrin.

Compare/contrast Mat and Perrin.

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