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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 realizes Rand's identity?
2. What does Nynaeve believe of Moghedien?
3. What frightens Reanne?
4. Where is Queen Morgase at the opening to Chapter 26?
5. Who shields Elayne from her power when she goes to retrieve the Bowl of Winds?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who attacks Mat in Chapter 21, and why does he think they expected something?
2. What is one way Tylin forces Mat to accede to her will?
3. What happens just as the practice sword fight starts?
4. What does Lady Suroth want and what are Morgase's thoughts about the request?
5. What does Perrin decide to do after his argument with Rand?
6. What does Elayne learn about the Tower's attitude towards the Circle?
7. Describe the first encounter between Mat and Tylin when Mat moves to the Palace.
8. What do Mat, Elayne, and Nynaeve argue about as they go to retrieve the Bowl of the Winds?
9. How does Elayne get drunk?
10. Where does Anan take Elayne and Nynaeve and what does Anan do on the way?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
As in many fantasy novels, magic is an inherent part of a few of the characters and can be wielded by other characters, though not as an inherent aspect of their nature. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the use of magic/channeling source in "A Crown of Swords". Who possesses the ability to channel source as an inherent aspect of their nature? How does the inequality between those who can channel and those who can impact the plot of "A Crown of Swords"?
2. Why do you think magic exists in so many fantasy novels? Do you think a novel can be "fantasy" and there be no magic as a part of the storyline? Why?
3. Would you desire to possess the ability to use magic if there were such a talent in our world? Why? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of possessing such an ability?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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