The Turning of the Wheel of Time

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1. The world of "The Wheel of Time" has a large number of unique, strange creatures who inhabit its shores. The Seanchan are masters in taming many of these creatures and using them in their wars. In this context, what is the name of the three eyed monsters that some Seanchan soldiers ride? Trollocs Raken Grolm Dragons

2. Each one of the nations found in the world of "The Wheel of Time" is unique in itself. Each has a different society and a different dialect and type of people. In this context, what is the name of the city nation which is ruled by Consuls and has a matriarchal society? Cadsuane Aes Sedai comes from this city. Tear Lugard Arafel Far Madding

3. The Aiel are the most interesting of all of "The Wheel of Time's" peoples. Ironically this warrior race served the Aes Sedai during the Age of Legends and were sworn to peace. Perhaps a remnant of this belief in peace is that an Aiel will not touch a sword even if threatened with death. Why do they not do so? A sword cannot be used for anything other than killing while a spear or a knife can be used in other ways Because swords are used by all wetlanders Because Lews Therin perfected how to kill using swords Because the Aes Sedai forbade them from ever using swords

4. The world of "The Wheel of Time" contains several inspiring characters. This uncrowned king is married to Nynaeve and is a Battle Lord and a Warder. Name him and the nation from which he originates. Rand al'Thor from the Three-fold Land Matrim Cauthon from Manetheren Thom Merrilin from Andor Al'Lan Mandragoran from Malkier

5. In the first book we encounter a peddler who visits the Two Rivers every year. What is this peddler's name? Padan Fain Pedron Niall Thom Merrilin Bayle Domon

6. Elayne Trakand bonded Birgitte. What is unique about this bonding as compared to other bonds between Aes Sedai and Warder? Birgitte is a woman, therefore she is the first woman Warder The Bonding was incomplete The Bonding was done in the World of Dreams Birgitte was released from the Bond

7. Perrin Aybara is one of the few humans who can converse with wolves. However, he first found out that he had this talent when he was travelling with another person who could talk to the wolves. What was this person's name, according to the wolves? Elyas Machera Egwene al'Vere Tam al'Thor Long Tooth

8. Egwene al'Vere becomes the Amyrlin Seat for the rebel Aes Sedai. During her inaugural speech she decrees that four women will be raised Aes Sedai. Who are these four women? Elayne, Nynaeve, Romanda and Moiraine Verin, Allana, Sheriam and Nynaeve Elayne, Nynaeve, Lelaine and Romanda Elayne, Nynaeve, Theodrin and Faolain

9. The Ogier found Steddings at various places since the Breaking. Some were reclaimed, some were abandoned and some were never re-settled. Perrin sheltered in one that was never re-settled in the first Book. Where was this Stedding? At Aridhol In Saldea In the Misty Mountains Where Artur Hawkwing's city was to be

10. The Seanchan live across the Aryth Ocean in a land called Seanchan. What is the name of their capital which holds the Crystal Throne? Answer: (One Word)