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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. What is Rand proclaimed as being?

2. Where does the group go that was near Rhuihdean?

3. Where does Egwene meet Elayne?

4. Who helps Leane and Siuan escape from the White Tower?

5. What happens to the camp that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Verin say about the effect of Perrin being ta'veren and what is his response?

2. Why is Aviendha assigned by the Wise Ones to stay close to Rand?

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

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

5. Who is the source of the trolloc infestation and why?

6. How does Nynaeve respond to learning of Egeanin's identity and why does Nynaeve's response offend Egeanin.

7. Who is Bayle Domon and why does he owe Nynaeve a favor?

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

9. Explain a little about the ancient country of Manetheren.

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

The concept of honor is important to many of the cultures and characters in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. One people, the Aiel, have a very complicated system based on honor, the violation of which entails "toh." Discuss the following:

Describe the Aiel system of honor and the concept of toh.

Besides the Aiel, who else in Shadow Rising values his/her honor? Why? Give examples.

Why do you think honor is such an important concept in THE SHADOW RISING? The Whitecloaks often violate their honor when they should value it greatly. How do they violate the concept of honor? Give examples and discuss fully.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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