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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. Why does Perrin ask Faile to go to Caemlyn to convince Morgase to send forces to help repulse the trollocs?

2. What do Nynaeve and Elayne learn about Egeanin?

3. What does Jasin Natael hear Mat saying in his sleep?

4. Who do they sneak out of the Whitecloak camp?

5. Why is Egeanin interested in Aes Sedai?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how the situation with the escaped sul'dam and the fact that she can channel could help bring down the Seanchan social structure.

2. How is Rand adjusting to his new status as the Aiel Car'a'carn?

3. Why does Perrin have an instant dislike for Lord Luc?

4. What secrets are Faile and Perrin still keeping from each other?

5. How do the Wise Ones discipline Egwene and why does this confuse Rand and Mat?

6. What are several things that Nynaeve learns as she explores Tel'Aran'Rhiod looking for the object that is dangerous to Rand?

7. How do Faile and Perrin reconcile?

8. What does the discrepancy in orders about Rand indicate?

9. What does Rand think about the peddler caravan?

10. What does Faile understand about Chiad's feelings about Gaul that Perrin does not know?

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

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

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout THE SHADOW RISING.

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout THE SHADOW RISING.

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout THE SHADOW RISING.

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