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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 accompanying Nynaeve as she prepares to leave Salidar?

2. What does Gawyn profess in his dream?

3. Of what does Rand assure four Andoran nobles?

4. What is the School of Cairhien?

5. Where does Rand go after meeting with Taim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think reunification of the two factions of Aes Sedai is possible and also wise at this point in time?

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

3. Why does Alanna bond Rand and does it seem like her rationale offers sufficient justification for such a violation of Rand's self-determination?

4. What do readers learn about Padan Fain?

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

8. In Chapter 25, what is the situation that creates dramatic irony?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

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

In Chapter 18, Rand visits the School of Cairhien, a school he set up to preserve knowledge from previous Ages. Discuss the following:

Why do you think Rand set up this school? Do you think it is a good idea?

Why do you think the school is mentioned in LORD OF CHAOS? Does it add anything to the plot?

What is the implication of Rand setting up this type of school?

Do you think this school will help Rand at Tarmon Gai'don?

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