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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. By what are Mat and Perrin attacked while inside the Stone of Tear?

2. When Perrin searches for wolves, what does he find?

3. Towards whom does the Dark One's power tend to gravitate?

4. With whom does Min meet?

5. As figures begin trying to push Mat out the door, what does he ask?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Lanfear's concern for Rand is genuine?

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

3. How does the rift between Faile and Perrin mirror the one with Gaul to Bain and Chiad?

4. How do Perrin and Loial differ in their opinion about what to do to the key to the Manethren Waygate?

5. What does Mat wonder about the doorway ter'angreal in Rhuidean and what is Rand's response?

6. What does Mat gain from his harrowing experience in the ter'angreal in Rhuidean?

7. What does Rand learn about the history of the Aiel in Rhuidean?

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

9. How does Rand respond when he sees a young girl who has been killed in the fighting at the Stone of Tear?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Traveling in the Wheel of Time series evolves, a phenomenon that also helps the book's pacing. First, Rand and the others travel by foot and horse; then the "Ways" are introduced, which significantly cuts down on the time it takes to get from one point to another. In THE SHADOW RISING, Rand uses a portal stone for travel across vast distances; however, one must first walk to a portal stone, so the travel cannot be said to be instantaneous. Finally, in a later book, a technique called "Traveling" is introduced where a doorway is magically "sliced" into the air and one can instantly be where s/he wants to go. Discuss the following:

What is the advantage of having the characters travel by horse and foot across long distances requiring significant amounts of time? What are the disadvantages?

How is the plot affected when the ability to travel from point A to point B is drastically reduced? Give examples from the book.

How would one or two scenes in THE SHADOW RISING be affected if Rand or any other channeling individual could instantly move from one place to another? Why do you think Jordan does not introduce that means of travel until a future book?

Essay Topic 2

Mat and Rand ask the Wise Ones permission to enter Rhuidean. Discuss the following:

What is Rhuidean and why do you think potential Wise Ones and Clan Chiefs must go there before assuming their duties as Wise Ones and Clan Chiefs?

Why do the Wise Ones give Rand and Mat permission to enter Rhuidean? What does this break from tradition perhaps foreshadow?

Describe and analyze Mat's experience in Rhuidean. How much impact do you think his experience in Rhuidean will have on Mat in the future?

Essay Topic 3

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"?

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