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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 Sammael order Graendal to do?

2. What angers Nynaeve about a decision by the ruling Aes Sedai at Salidar?

3. Who discovers Nynaeve eavesdropping?

4. Who does Rand meet at a tavern in Caemlyn?

5. How did Mat's attackers arrive at his camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mazrim Taim and what does he want of Rand? Should Rand trust him?

2. In Chapter 25, what is the situation that creates dramatic irony?

3. In the Prologue, the Tower and Shaido Aiel make a pact to take down Rand--do you think the Shaido can be trusted to follow the agreement?

4. How does Rand learn a bit more about his biological parents and does this matter in the scheme of things?

5. What happens in Chapter 25 that may foreshadow a future event?

6. What is the difference in opinion between Nynaeve and Elayne about leaving Salidar and which action do you think is the best one for them?

7. What do readers learn about Padan Fain?

8. How does Rand surprise the Tower Aes Sedai in Chapter 27 and what is the implication of Rand's knowledge?

9. What keeps Nynaeve from freely channeling and how does this block continue to keep her blocked?

10. What are one or two themes that are re-introduced in these first chapters from previous books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols are an important part of the story of LORD OF CHAOS. Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

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.

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.

There are a number of symbols associated with both Mat and Perrin. Discuss these and their meanings.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Essay Topic 3

The concept of honor is important to many of the cultures and characters in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. One people, the Aiel, have a very complicated system based on honor, the violation of which entails "toh." Discuss the following:

Describe the Aiel system of honor and the concept of toh. How does Egwene satisfy the toh she owes the Wise Ones before leaving for Salidar? What does Aviendha want Elayne to do in order to satisfy Aviendha's toh to Elayne?

Besides the Aiel, who else in LORD OF CHAOS values his/her honor? Why? Give examples.

Why do you think honor is such an important concept in LORD OF CHAOS? The Whitecloaks often violate their honor when they should value it greatly--such as how they are treating Queen Morgase. How do they violate the concept of honor? Give examples and discuss fully.

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