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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 is ruling in Illian under a false disguise?

2. Where does Rand take Taim?

3. What does Rand reply when the Aes Sedai ask him if he will go to Tar Valon?

4. What is the origin of bubble of evil that hits Salidar?

5. What do Elayne and Nynaeve discover in Tel'aran'rhoid?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Lews Therin and Rand are the same soul?

2. What are one or two themes that are re-introduced in these first chapters from previous books?

3. What happens in Chapter 25 that may foreshadow a future event?

4. In the Prologue, the Tower and Shaido Aiel make a pact to take down Rand--do you think the Shaido can be trusted to follow the agreement?

5. Over what is Aviendha agonizing in Chapter 19 and how do you think this will influence her relationship with Elayne?

6. Who is Mazrim Taim and what does he want of Rand? Should Rand trust him?

7. What information does Demandred relate to the Dark One and what do you think the Dark One means by his reply?

8. How does Rand surprise the Tower Aes Sedai in Chapter 27 and what is the implication of Rand's knowledge?

9. What is the school Rand has set up and what is the implication of his establishing this school?

10. What are Nynaeve and Elayne teaching some of the older Aes Sedei and how is this skill useful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alanna "bonds" Rand, an action which infuriates him. Discuss the following:

What does it mean when an Aes Sedai "bonds" someone?

How long does a bond last? Can someone get rid of a bond once it is in place?

What are the advantages of bonding? The disadvantages?

Essay Topic 2

In the Prologue, Demandred receives an instruction from the Dark Lord: "Let the Lord of Chaos rule." Discuss one of the following:

Who do you think is the Lord of Chaos and why? Give Examples.

If one were to assume that Rand A'Thor is the Lord of Chaos, how do you think he is helping the Dark Lord?

If one were to assume Rand A'Thor is the Lord of Chaos, do you think Rand is intentionally creating chaos? Why or why not? What are some of the ways Rand is creating chaos?

Essay Topic 3

Elayne is one of the three women that Min saw in Rand's future, along with herself. The third is the Aiel woman, Aviendha. Discuss the following:

Why do you think Jordan has Rand involved (eventually) with three women?

Does Rand's involvement with three women throughout the series add or subtract from the main story? Explain your reasoning.

Do you think it is believable that the three women are willing to share Rand's affections? Why or why not?

When Aviendha confesses her "indiscretion" with Rand and suggests they both marry Rand, Elayne explains she believes in monogamy. Is there any way out of this cultural difference between the two women?

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