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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 Chad?
2. What is a gai'shain?
3. Why is the Windfinder, Shalon, needed?
4. Why does Perrin need to leave the wolf dream?
5. What is the Mask of Mirrors?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who has taken over Ebou Dar and what are the conquerors like?
2. With whom has Perrin Aybara been meeting and how does he feel about what transpires in the beginning?
3. Describe the meeting among several of the Forsaken.
4. Who is on the way to Ebou Dar and for what purpose?
5. What do Elayne and Nynaeve discuss?
6. Describe the scouting party's activities.
7. What transpires between Mat and Juilin as he is leaving the barracks at the palace?
8. Why does Perrin get upset with the Wise Ones and what does he finally do?
9. How does Faile react differently from the other women captives?
10. What news does Elayne learn about Rand from Halwin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout "Winter's Heart". What are symbols of the theme? Who is most powerful? Least powerful? Does power rest in the hands of both good and evil characters? Do the "good" characters always use power in a beneficial way?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout "Winter's Heart". What are the properties of magic? Can anyone wield magic? What are the limitations of magic? Is magic considered a positive or negative attribute? Or does it depend upon who is using magic?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout "Winter's Heart". Who are evil? Is is always clear? Are evil people always evil? Do "good" people ever do "evil" actions? How do evil characters hide among those fighting for the good?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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