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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 do the Whitecloaks not yet know about Rand?
2. Over what does Aviendha agonize?
3. How does Rand now view Egwene?
4. About what are Verin and Alanna shocked?
5. What does Pedron Niall offer Morgase?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Alanna do to Rand and what is Rand's reaction? Is Alanna's action ethical?
2. In Chapter 25, what is the situation that creates dramatic irony?
3. What is the school Rand has set up and what is the implication of his establishing this school?
4. What is Robert Jordan's style that seems to compel the reader ever forward in reading Lord of Chaos?
5. What do readers learn about Padan Fain?
6. What happens in Chapter 25 that may foreshadow a future event?
7. What is the difference in opinion between Nynaeve and Elayne about leaving Salidar and which action do you think is the best one for them?
8. How does Rand learn a bit more about his biological parents and does this matter in the scheme of things?
9. What are Nynaeve and Elayne teaching some of the older Aes Sedei and how is this skill useful?
10. Do you think reunification of the two factions of Aes Sedai is possible and also wise at this point in time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Traveling in the Wheel of Time series evolves, a phenomenon that also helps the book's pacing. First, Rand and the others travel by foot and horse; then the "Ways" are introduced, which significantly cuts down on the time it takes to get from one point to another. In SHADOW RISING, Rand uses a portal stone for travel across vast distances; however, one must first walk to a portal stone, so the travel cannot be said to be instantaneous. Finally, in LORD OF CHAOS, a technique called "Traveling" is introduced where a doorway is magically "sliced" into the air and one can instantly be where s/he wants to go. Discuss the following:
What is the advantage of having the characters travel by horse and foot across long distances requiring significant amounts of time? What are the disadvantages?
How is the plot affected when the ability to travel from point A to point B is drastically reduced? Give examples from the book.
How is the rescue scene in LORD OF CHAOS affected when the Ash'aman are able to instantly move from one place to another?
Essay Topic 2
Symbols are an important part of the story of LORD OF CHAOS. Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:
One of the most important symbols of the entire Wheel of Time series is that of the Dragon. Discuss and analyze using specific examples the symbol of the dragon.
One of the characters, Min Farseer, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.
There are a number of symbols associated with both Mat and Perrin. Discuss these and their meanings.
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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