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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. How does Rand greet the news about the gathering in Cairhien?

2. To whom does Rand return one of the assassins?

3. Where are Thom and Julin?

4. Who is behind both Pedron Niall (Whitecloaks) and Elaida's (Tower Aes Sedai) deep distrust of Rand?

5. What is gathering in Cairhien?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Tower embassy ask of Rand; what is his response, and do you think he is sincere?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Robert Jordan's style that seems to compel the reader ever forward in reading Lord of Chaos?

9. 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?

10. Rather than being dead, what is Queen Morgase doing and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In the last few chapters, Rand is kidnapped and shielded from using Saidin. Discuss one of the following:

Describe and then analyze the kidnapping and subsequent rescue.

What do you think are the motives behind Rand's kidnapping? Do you think they are sound? Do you think the kidnapping is wise? Ethical?

How do you think the kidnapping and Rand's subsequent almost complete mistrust of Aes Sedai will impact the next books in the series?

Essay Topic 3

Several of the Forsaken appear in LORD OF CHAOS. Discuss one of the following:

Who are the Forsaken and what is their role in the Wheel of Time series (You should be able to figure this out through what is said in LORD OF CHAOS.

Compare/contrast Sammael with Graendal.

What does the term "Nae'Blis" mean and how does that impact the actions of the Forsaken?

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