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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 is Amys?

2. What sa'angreal does Rand use to transport everyone?

3. Where are some Black Ajah going after the fall of the Stone of Tear?

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

5. What does Perrin want Loail to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What symbols that seem to be "attached" to Mat and Perrin seem to suggest their relationship to Rand's purpose?

3. What happens to Rand when women channel and how might that foreshadow events in the future?

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

5. What does Moiraine think should be Rand's next step after taking over the Stone of Tear and what is Rand's response?

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

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

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

9. What do Mat and Rand think is a reason that trollocs and Myrddraal are fighting each other?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Since taking the Stone of Tear, Rand has kept to himself, pouring over prophetic texts he has had brought to him from the vast library in Tear. He is tired of being told what he needs to do by Aes Sedai who cite prophecy, and he has decided to draw his own conclusions. Discuss the following:

Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in THE SHADOW RISING.

Many fantasy novels include some "prophesy" in their storyline. Why do you think this is?

How do you think Rand knowing about the prophesies about him will help him in the future? How could it hinder him?

Essay Topic 2

The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in THE SHADOW RISING 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 3

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.

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