Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
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 say in her message to Nynaeve?
2. What is on the ring Mat just bought?
3. Where is Mat attacked?
4. With whom is Queen Morgase playing a game?
5. Who is Elayne?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Rand ask of Perrin and what does Perrin say to Rand about the prisoner Aes Sedai?
2. What is Queen Morgase portrayed as doing in the Prologue?
3. Who is watching Caddar, aka Sammael, interact with Sevanna and what does she decide?
4. What does Rand know about Mat, Elayne, and Nynaeve, and what worries Rand about them?
5. How do the other Aes Sedai who are there respond to Egwene's actions regarding Lan and what is Egwene's response?
6. What happens when Omerna comes into the room where Niall and Morgase are?
7. What does Sammael order and how does Carridin counter the order after Sammael is gone?
8. Describe the conversation between Cadsuane and several Aes Sedai who accompany Rand.
9. Who are Perrin's prisoners, what do many think should be done about them, and how does Perrin feel about it?
10. How does Rand silence the voice of Lews Therin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Rand becomes much more upset over the deaths of women than he is over those of men, especially if he thinks he is in some way responsible. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast Rand's attitude towards women versus men. How are they similar/different? Is he less harsh towards women? Does he treat some women (such as Aes Sedai) differently than others?
2. When Perrin approaches Rand after a battle Rand is reciting a long list of women who have died because of him. Discuss and analyze this situation in light of Rand's attitude towards women and his thoughts about what happens in this scene.
3. Does Rand need to re-evaluate his attitude towards women? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "A Crown of Swords" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "A Crown of Swords" is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the fact that "A Crown of Swords" is a novel in a series changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Compare/contrast Rand to Sammael. Who seems more powerful? What are the goals of each? Are both either all good or all evil? Who is more likable? How do both use their political power?
2. Compare/contrast Nynaeve to Elayne. How are their goals similar and/or different? What is the difference in the way they interact with people? Who is more idealistic? Harsh? Powerful? How do their magical talents compare?
3. Compare/contrast Siuan to Leane. How do they approach the healing of their stilling in different ways? Who is more likable? Who is the more sympathetic character? Or are either? Are they both good? Evil? Or a combination?
|
This section contains 1,117 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
