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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 was Moghedien pulled after the a'dam collar is removed?

2. What happens when Mat agrees to Nynaeve and Elayne's request?

3. When do the dice start rolling in Mat's head again?

4. What does Mat tell Elayne they are going to do after finding the Bowl of the Winds?

5. How long does Reanne give Nynaeve and Elayne to get out of the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what does Rand worry and how does Min set his mind at ease?

2. Describe the scene when the Aes Sedai are trying to get the Bowl of the Winds.

3. What does Beslan say to Mat about Beslan's mother, Tylin, and how does Mat feel about what Beslan says?

4. What happens as Nynaeve is on a boat to go meet with the Sea Folk?

5. What do Mat, Elayne, and Nynaeve argue about as they go to retrieve the Bowl of the Winds?

6. Where does Anan take Elayne and Nynaeve and what does Anan do on the way?

7. How does Elayne get drunk?

8. What happens while Morgase is in her tent in Chapter 26 and where does she go?

9. What happens to Rand during the fighting, though at first it seems insignificant?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why?

5. What type of plot do you think "A Crown of Swords" is? Explain your response.

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

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout "A Crown of Swords". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with power? Why? What are some symbols of power? Symbols of powerlessness? What characters seem powerless?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout "A Crown of Swords". What characters are most concerned with magic? Why? What are some symbols of magic? How does the ability to channel give an automatic advantage to someone over another who cannot channel? Is there abuse of this ability?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout "A Crown of Swords". What characters are what you would call evil? Why? What are some symbols of evil? Symbols of good? Are more characters evil than good or vice versa? Do you think in general, there is less evil than good in the book?

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