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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. To where do the Ogiers travel with Rand?

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

3. Upon whom does Nynaeve eavesdrop?

4. What does Berelain do when Egwene informs her of what she saw?

5. Why is Loial's mother looking for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Ogiers's visit provide a bit of both comic relief and relief from the intensity of much of the events in the book?

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

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

4. What mars the Ogier visit with Rand to Shadar Logoth and of what does that remind both Rand and the reader?

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

6. Describe the "bubble of evil" that descends upon Salidar and its significance.

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

9. What keeps Nynaeve from freely channeling and how does this block continue to keep her blocked?

10. How does Rand learn a bit more about his biological parents and does this matter in the scheme of things?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Politics and manipulation influence much of what happens in LORD OF CHAOS, including some of Rand's choices in response to others attempting to manipulate him. Discuss one of the following:

Describe the political situation in LORD OF CHAOS and how it impacts the actions of three of the major characters.

Discuss and analyze several people who try to manipulate Rand and his responses to them.

Rand states over and over that he is only trying to fulfill his role as the Dragon Reborn and is not interested in politics. Do you think this is true or not? Discuss fully with examples. Include a discussion of how Rand could use manipulation/politics to smooth his way.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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