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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. Upon whom does Nynaeve eavesdrop?

2. What happens as a result of the evil bubble?

3. What are Elayne and Nynaeve teaching the Aes Sedai in Salidar?

4. What happens when someone tries to assassinate Rand?

5. With whom does Rand discuss future strategy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What do you think is one of the primary purposes of the Prologue and initial chapters and why are they necessary?

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

5. Why does Rand get angry with Egwene in Chapter 18 and why is this ironic?

6. Why do you think Queen Morgase is being held as a virtual prisoner by Pedron Niall?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In LORD OF CHAOS, there seems to be more individuals/groups who are not trustworthy than are: Discuss one of the following:

Name two groups/factions/individuals who are untrustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Lord of Chaos.

Name two groups/factions/individuals who are trustworthy and analyze their actions and impact upon the plot throughout Lord of Chaos.

Who do you think Rand trusts in this book and is his trust well founded? Who does he mistrust and why? Give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The concept of honor is important to many of the cultures and characters in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. One people, the Aiel, have a very complicated system based on honor, the violation of which entails "toh." Discuss the following:

Describe the Aiel system of honor and the concept of toh. How does Egwene satisfy the toh she owes the Wise Ones before leaving for Salidar? What does Aviendha want Elayne to do in order to satisfy Aviendha's toh to Elayne?

Besides the Aiel, who else in LORD OF CHAOS values his/her honor? Why? Give examples.

Why do you think honor is such an important concept in LORD OF CHAOS? The Whitecloaks often violate their honor when they should value it greatly--such as how they are treating Queen Morgase. How do they violate the concept of honor? Give examples and discuss fully.

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