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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. How long will it take for all the Aiel clans to gather?

2. Who is the leader of the peddler wagons?

3. What does Perrin plan to do to save Two Rivers?

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

5. Who is Dain Bornhald?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What explanation does Verin give Perrin for her presence in Two Rivers and what are Perrin's thoughts about it?

4. How is Gaul's relationship to Bain and Chiad changing?

5. What does Rand think about the peddler caravan?

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

7. How are the Two Rivers women and Faile held up as an example to the Whitecloaks?

8. Discuss the duel between Nynaeve and Moghedien.

9. What are a couple consequences of Loial's initial unwillingness to destroy the Waygate?

10. How do Perrin's special abilities lessen the impact of the ambush of Perrin and his men?

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

Elayne is one of the three women that Min saw in Rand's future, along with herself. The third will be the Aiel woman, Aviendha. Discuss the following:

Why do you think Jordan has Rand involved (eventually) with three women?

Does Rand's involvement with three women throughout the series add or subtract from the main story? Explain your reasoning.

Do you think it is believable that the three women are willing to share Rand's affections? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in THE SHADOW RISING, 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 SHADOW RISING 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.

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