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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 does Dain think is responsible for the trollocs' attacks on his regiment?

3. What do Nynaeve and Elayne learn about Egeanin?

4. For what does Amys chastise Egwene?

5. Why do Elayne and Egeanin free the Panarch from the palace?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How do Faile and Perrin reconcile?

7. What is Padan Fain's connection to Mat, Perrin and Rand?

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

9. What does Rand think about the peddler caravan?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols are an important part of the story of THE SHADOW RISING. Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

One of the most important symbols of the entire Wheel of Time series is that of the Dragon. Discuss and analyze using specific examples the symbol of the dragon.

One of the characters, Min Farseer, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.

There are a number of symbols associated with both Mat and Perrin. Discuss these and their meanings.

Essay Topic 2

When Rand enters Rhuidean, he experiences a series of visions that reveal the history of the Aiel people. Discuss the following:

What is so disturbing about the history of the Aiel people that one potential Aiel Clan chief gouges out his eyes in order to not see the visions?

Why do you think Rand decides to reveal what he sees in the visions of Aiel history to all the Aiel people?

Do you think Rand is wise to have told the Aiel people the truth about their heritage? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

Though it is not a part of THE SHADOW RISING, the readers are given enough information to learn that Rand A'Thor was, up until a short time ago, a shepherd in a small village in Two Rivers. Discuss the following:

How do you think Rand has changed from who he was before Moiraine comes to his village to the Rand he is in Shadow Rising?

Why do you think Jordan chooses a young, unknown man to be the hero of the series?

How would the book have been different if Rand had been a prince?

How would the book have been different if the Dragon Reborn had been a female?

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