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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. Where does Perrin go to through a doorway?

2. What is Elayne's response to Mat's offer?

3. What does Elaida ask of Seaine?

4. Who attacks Mat and his group while they are out?

5. Who surround Rand, Caraline, Min, and Darlin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Birgitte say to Mat when he asks how she got there?

2. What happens at Sevanna's camp when she calls upon "Caddar"?

3. What happens just as the practice sword fight starts?

4. Describe the interaction between Rand and Caraline Damodred and Darlin Sisnera.

5. Describe Mat and Elayne's conversation about Queen Tylin.

6. How do the women in the Circle respond to Elayne's arrival with some other Aes Sedai?

7. How does Elayne get drunk?

8. What does Elayne tell the women in the Circle that causes much emotion?

9. What is one way Tylin forces Mat to accede to her will?

10. What does Perrin decide to do after his argument with Rand?

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

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 3

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.

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