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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 is a particularly difficult damane?
2. What does Mat locate for a fireworks maker?
3. Where does Elayne say Rand is likely to be?
4. Whose windpipe does Rand crush?
5. Whom does Mat intend to free?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Egeanin discuss with Bayle Domon?
2. Where do Elayne and Egwene visit in the dream world and what do they do?
3. How Mat preparing to leave Ebou Dar?
4. Where is Rand after the assassination attempt and how is he rescued?
5. How do Lan, Rand, and Nynaeve deal with some assassins on Blue Carp Street?
6. What does Mat do immediately after Tylin leaves the city?
7. What has Birgitte been busy doing that Mellar reports?
8. What does Mat discover about the damane collar?
9. How does Mat save the Aes Sedai, Joline, from capture by the Seanchan?
10. What important work do Rand and Nynaeve accomplish with the Choedan Kal?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Symbols are an important part of the story of "Winter's Heart". Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series.
Discuss one of the following:
1. 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.
2. One of the characters, Min, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.
3. There are a number of symbols associated with both Mat and Perrin. Discuss these and their meanings.
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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