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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 has Egeanin done to the sul'dam she is holding prisoner?

2. Which Wise One is dead outside of Rand's door?

3. At the White Tower, what is Elaida doing?

4. Why does Domon offer to aid Nynaeve, Elayne, Thom, and Juilin in their cause?

5. Who is Lian?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Perrin suspect about Lord Luc's defiance of the Whitecloaks?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What makes it easier for Leane and Siuan to disguise themselves when they escape the White Tower?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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