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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 do the other female captives do that Faile does not?

2. What good news does Halwin give Elayne?

3. Who are Bain and Chad?

4. Why is Elayne drugged?

5. What is the season at the opening of "Winter's Heart"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Perrin in the wolf dream and what does he almost do that he regrets?

2. What transpires when Mat arrives at the palace and meets up with Tylin, Suroth and others?

3. What does Elayne question Reene Harfor about and what is her reply?

4. Describe the meeting among several of the Forsaken.

5. What special ability does Perrin have and how does he use it in the situation about Faile?

6. Describe the scouting party's activities.

7. Describe the fight Mat has in Chapter 16.

8. What does Perrin Aybara think of Masema and what Masema will do in the beginning?

9. With whom has Perrin Aybara been meeting and how does he feel about what transpires in the beginning?

10. What rumor starts around the camp and how does Perrin react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in "Winter's Heart" 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? 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

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

Discuss the following: Why do you think Jordan has Rand romantically involved 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? Does it seem misogynistic of the author to have Rand involved with three women?

Essay Topic 3

Alanna "bonds" Rand, an action that infuriates him.

Discuss the following: What does it mean when an Aes Sedai "bonds" someone? How long does a bond last? Can someone get rid of a bond once it is in place? What are the advantages of bonding? The disadvantages? Why do you think Alanna is furious that Rand allows Min, Elayne, and Aviendha to bond with him? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the three women all being bonded to Rand?

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