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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 goes against the practices of Aes Sedai that the young Aes Sedai do?
2. Who supposedly has Rand under control?
3. What does the person say who has just arrived?
4. How many maidens have died protecting Rand?
5. What does Rand ask of Perrin?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Egwene do that night in her dream state?
2. What message does Mat write to Elayne and Nynaeve and what does he notice about the ring with which he seals the message?
3. How do the other Aes Sedai who are there respond to Egwene's actions regarding Lan and what is Egwene's response?
4. Describe Sevanna's interaction with "Caddar."
5. What are Falion and Ispan doing in Chapter 17?
6. Describe the conversation between Bryne and Egwene as they are riding together.
7. How does Myrelle act as she is riding with Egwene and Siuan and why is she acting this way?
8. What do Rand and his group find when they enter Cairhien, and about what is Perrin worried?
9. What does a Maiden tell Rand when he arrives outside of Cairhien?
10. Why does Myrelle bond Lan as a warder and what is Egwene's response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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"?
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