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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 are Bain and Chiad?

2. How does Rand intend to travel quickly to Rhuidean?

3. What does Rand do after starting to fight?

4. Why does Siuan Sanche have to hold a meeting of all the sisters at the White Tower?

5. What do Egwene and Elayne try to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Ways and how the Dark One's taint affected them.

2. Who are rivals for Perrin's attention and how do they demonstrate that fact?

3. Why do you think the Black Ajah decides to free Taim?

4. How does Jordan synchronize several of the chapters with the image of the earthquake?

5. What are the prophesies about the Aiel that Rhuarc shares with Rand and how does Rand fulfill them?

6. How does Mat realize he understands the Old Tongue?

7. How does Rand feel about the people of Cairhien and what is Moiraine's response to that?

8. How does the rift between Faile and Perrin mirror the one with Gaul to Bain and Chiad?

9. Do you think Lanfear's concern for Rand is genuine?

10. What does Moiraine think should be Rand's next step after taking over the Stone of Tear and what is Rand's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A new group of people is introduced in THE SHADOW RISING. They are the Atha'an Miere. Discuss one of the following:

Who are the Atha'an Miere? Compare and contrast their life to another group such as the Whitecloaks or Aes Sedei.

Discuss and analyze the way the Atha'an Miere use "politics" in their community. How does their effectiveness at negotiation affect Nynaeve and Elayne?

The Atha'an Miere is a Matriarchal society. Discuss and analyze how they differ as a Matriarchal society with one which is patriarchal such as the Whitecloaks.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 20, Thom Merrilin and Juilin Sandar are waiting on deck for Nynaeve and Elayne. Thom tells them that Moiraine asked him to come. Juilin says that he was approached by both Rand and Lan separately and was asked to see to the safety of Nynaeve and Elayne. Discuss the following:

What is ironic about Thom and Juilin being sent to guard two would-be Aes Sedai?

How do Thom and Juilin help Nynaeve and Elayne? Do the two men live up to their duty as guards?

What motivates each man to accept "guard duty"?

Essay Topic 3

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in THE SHADOW RISING, including some of Rand's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him. Discuss one of the following:

Describe the political situation in THE SHADOW RISING and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Rand and his responses to them.

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

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