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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. Where does Gareth Bryne arrive several days behind Siuan, Min, Leane and Logain?

2. Why does Aviendha chase the servant from Rand's room?

3. Why are there warders, Aes Sedai and tower servants where Siuan, Leane, Min and Logain ride into?

4. What is the person wearing that approaches Elayne in the inn?

5. What is Nynaeve posing as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Elayne meet in the common room of the inn; what does he want and what does Elayne do?

2. What does the High Lady Alteima of Tear learn about Queen Morgase?

3. What does Queen Morgase realize and then what does she do about it?

4. Describe Aviendha.

5. What happens in Tel'Aran'Rhoid after Elayne leaves and who observes Egwene?

6. Who does Egwene see Elayne talking with and why can't Elayne tell Egwene the person's name?

7. What do the Wise Ones order Aviendha to do and what is her reaction?

8. What do the Shaido do in Taien and how do they violate ji'e'toh?

9. Who does Rand meet when he returns to his quarters and what does she want?

10. What disguises have Elayne, Nynaeve, Juilin and Thom adopted and who does it seem to fool?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rand becomes much more upset over the deaths of women than that of men, especially if he thinks he is in someway responsible. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast Rand's attitude towards women versus men. How are they similar/different? Is he less harsh towards women? Does he treat some women (such as Aes Sedai) differently than others?

2. When Rand hesitates to kill Lanfear, Moiraine has to intervene and is thus (probably) killed herself. Discuss and analyze this situation in light of Rand's attitude towards women and his thoughts about what happens in this scene.

3. Do you think Rand will change his attitude about killing women after what happens between Moirane and Lanfear? Why or why not?

4. Does Rand need to re-evaluate his attitude towards women? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There is a "coup" in the White Tower and Siuan is deposed and stilled as the Amyrlin Seat. Discuss the following:

Why is Siuan deposed?

What happens as a result of the cou

What do you think it says about Siuan and Leane's characters that they are willing to appear to the sisters in Salidar with no power and offer whatever assistance they can.

What does it mean to be stilled? How does it affect Siuan and Leanne?

Essay Topic 3

Symbols are an important part of the story of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. 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 Farseer, 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 the presence of good and evil. Discuss these and their meanings.

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