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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. What does Egwene tell Myrelle to do?
2. Where is Egwene in Chapter 8?
3. Why does Omerna stab Niall?
4. Where are Mat and Beslan going?
5. To what group does Marigan belong?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Mat meets Beslan.
2. Describe the conversation between Cadsuane and several Aes Sedai who accompany Rand.
3. What voice does Rand hear as he draws in saidin?
4. What does Rand know about Mat, Elayne, and Nynaeve, and what worries Rand about them?
5. Who is Marigan and how does Egwene control her?
6. What do the two young Aes Sedai say and do when they follow Egwene to her tent?
7. What difficulty does Mat find himself in when he returns to his room at the Inn?
8. Why did Faile align herself with Colavaere?
9. Who are Perrin's prisoners, what do many think should be done about them, and how does Perrin feel about it?
10. What happens when Rand confronts Colavaere?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Whenever reading a science fiction or fantasy novel, one must become familiar with new terminology that explains concepts or ideas that are not a part of the "real" world. In the case of "A Crown of Swords", much of the setting may seem familiar to the reader (i.e. there are woods, mountains, rivers, oceans, etc.), though there are new ideas and terms to learn. Discuss the following:
1. Find five terms that are a part of the world of "A Crown of Swords" that occur in the "real" world but are used differently in "A Crown of Swords".
2. Define the words as used in the world of "A Crown of Swords" and compare those five words as to how they are currently used in the American English language.
3. There are ways of learning about a new world or time when reading a science fiction or fantasy novel. Discuss the ways you were able to understand the world of "A Crown of Swords". Did you have to look up any words? What does it mean to learn a word through its context? Do you have to do that in "A Crown of Swords"? What word(s)?
4. Were there any words you never really understood from "A Crown of Swords"? Which ones?
Essay Topic 2
The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in "A Crown of Swords" and in all the other books in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Discuss the following:
1. Explain the concept of ta'veren and give examples of it to illustrate your explanation.
2. Do you think Jordan uses instances of ta'veren as a narrative contrivance? Why? Give examples to support your stance.
3. How do you think the concept of ta'veren adds to the complexity of the novel? Explain using examples.
Essay Topic 3
Rand al'Thor is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds against him, he usually comes out on top, in this book and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:
1. Which is more admirable, a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and does not succeed?
2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.
3. Choose one other character besides Rand whom you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.
4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.
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