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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. Who tried to kill Hopper?

2. In Chapter 1, with whom has Perrin just visited?

3. About what does Elayne talk to Nynaeve?

4. In Chapter 1, from where do Perrin and his forces depart?

5. Whom does Therava want Faile and others to spy upon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Perrin get upset with the Wise Ones and what does he finally do?

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

3. What does Rolan do when Faile is too slow and why does that put her in more danger?

4. How do the Shaido view their captives?

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

6. What happens to Elayne after her midday meal?

7. Who has taken over Ebou Dar and what are the conquerors like?

8. What do Elayne and Nynaeve discuss?

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

10. What is Faile's biggest concern while marching? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jordan treats the world of dreams as an actual world where what happens there can affect people when not in the dream world; for example, if one is killed in the dream world, they are dead in "real life."

Discuss one of the following:

1. Describe and analyze the wolf dream and what Perrin does in it.

2. Describe and analyze Tel'Aran'Rhiod (the dream world) and how it impacts the plot in "Winter's Heart". Why do you think Jordan includes the wolf dream and Tel'Aran'Rhiod in his Wheel of Time series?

Essay Topic 2

As in many fantasy novels, magic is an inherent part of a few of the characters and can be wielded by other characters, though not as an inherent aspect of their nature.

Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the use of magic/channeling source in "Winter's Heart". Who possesses the ability to channel source as an inherent aspect of their nature? How does the inequality between those who can channel and those who can affect the plot of "Winter's Heart"?

2. Why do you think magic exists in so many fantasy novels? Do you think a novel can be "fantasy" without any magic as a part of the storyline? Why?

3. Would you desire to possess the ability to use magic if there were such a talent in our world? Why? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of possessing such an ability?

Essay Topic 3

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in "Winter's Heart", including some of Rand's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him.

Discuss one of the following:

1. Describe the political situation in "Winter's Heart" and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

2. Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Rand and his responses to them. Rand states repeatedly 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? Explain.

3. Discuss fully with examples. Include a discussion of how Rand could use manipulation/politics to smooth his way.

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