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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. Where do Nynaeve and Elayne go in the Dream World?
3. Why is Elayne angry?
4. About what are Verin and Alanna shocked?
5. What do Elayne and Nynaeve discover in Tel'aran'rhoid?
Short Essay Questions
1. What might be the implication of Vera having found more than two dozen girls who are talented in the One Power all in the tiny province of Two Rivers?
2. What does Sammael tell Graendal and how is her reaction ironic?
3. 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?
4. What information does Demandred relate to the Dark One and what do you think the Dark One means by his reply?
5. 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?
6. What are one or two themes that are re-introduced in these first chapters from previous books?
7. What does Taim want to do and is the training of men who can channel wise or justified given the taint on Saidin?
8. Do you think Lews Therin and Rand are the same soul?
9. 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?
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
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 2
There is a "coup" in the White Tower in SHADOW RISING and now a new "Little Tower" is fairly well established in LORD OF CHAOS. Discuss the following:
Why is Siuan deposed? How does Elaida compare as the Amryrlin to Siuan? (There are hints of this throughout Lord of Chaos).
What happens as a result of the coup? Does it seem rationale that the "Little Tower" has chosen Egwene their Amryrlin Seat?
What does it mean to be stilled? How does it affect Siuan and Leanne when Nyaeve is able to restore their connection to the One Power?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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