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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. To whom has Rand been bonded?

2. What does Perrin wonder as Rand recites the names of the maidens who have died for him?

3. What does Carridin tell Shiaine to do?

4. What are Elayne and Nynaeve doing at the opening to Chapter 13?

5. What are men reporting to Mat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Rand and his group find when they enter Cairhien, and about what is Perrin worried?

2. What does Perrin hear Rand doing after the battle and what is Perrin's response?

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

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

5. What are Falion and Ispan doing in Chapter 17?

6. What difficulty does Mat find himself in when he returns to his room at the Inn?

7. Who are meeting at Carridin's home?

8. What does Rand ask of Perrin and what does Perrin say to Rand about the prisoner Aes Sedai?

9. What is Queen Morgase portrayed as doing in the Prologue?

10. Describe the conversation between Cadsuane and several Aes Sedai who accompany Rand.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare/contrast Rand and Mat. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both protagonists? Antagonists? Or? Are they likable characters? How critical are they to the plot of "A Crown of Swords"? Who do you like the most of the two? Why? Do you think they each are critical to the success of "A Crown of Swords"?

2. Compare/contrast Rand and Perrin. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both protagonists? Antagonists? Or? Are they likable characters? How critical are they to the plot of "A Crown of Swords"? Who do you like the most of the two? Why? Do you think they each are critical to the success of "A Crown of Swords"?

3. Compare/contrast Mat and Perrin. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both protagonists? Antagonists? Or? Are they likable characters? How critical are they to the plot of "A Crown of Swords"? Who do you like the most of the two? Why? Do you think they each are critical to the success of "A Crown of Swords"?

Essay Topic 3

Wise Ones of the Aiel are similar to Aes Sedai in that they are able to wield the One Power. Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast Wise Ones to Aes Sedai.

2. Would you rather join the ranks of the Wise Ones or Aes Sedai if you knew you could channel? Explain fully.

3. Not all Wise Ones are bad, nor are all Aes Sedai good. What are the increased dangers of those who can channel being Darkfriends versus just normal human beings? Why do you think there are more black Ajah than Wise Ones who have gone over to the Dark Lord?

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