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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 Falion and Ispan?

2. What do the two girls do who come to say why they follow Egwene?

3. What do the men in Perrin's camp want to do with their captive Aes Sedai?

4. Where is Colavaere sent?

5. What is Rand trying to convince some rulers about Aes Sedai?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is watching Caddar, aka Sammael, interact with Sevanna and what does she decide?

2. Why does Myrelle bond Lan as a warder and what is Egwene's response?

3. What is Faile upset with Perrin and what does Perrin say to calm her?

4. What voice does Rand hear as he draws in saidin?

5. Whom do Elayne and Nynaeve visit to learn about the Bowl of Winds and what are they told?

6. How does Rand silence the voice of Lews Therin?

7. Describe the conversation between Bryne and Egwene as they are riding together.

8. What message does Mat write to Elayne and Nynaeve and what does he notice about the ring with which he seals the message?

9. What happens when Omerna comes into the room where Niall and Morgase are?

10. What does Sammael order and how does Carridin counter the order after Sammael is gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols are an important part of the story of "A Crown of Swords". Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. 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.

2. One of the characters, Min Farshaw, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.

3. There are a number of symbols associated with the presence of good and evil. Discuss these and their meanings.

Essay Topic 2

Several of the Forsaken appear in "A Crown of Swords". Discuss the following:

1. Who are the Forsaken and what do you think is their role in the Wheel of Time series (you should be able to figure this out through what is said in "A Crown of Swords").

2. Compare/contrast the Forsaken with those in power that are supposedly on the "good" side--such as the Aes Sedai, the Whitecloaks and some Aiel.

3. Discuss the implications of Nynaeve being able to capture Moghedien and Rand having Asmodean to heel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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