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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. With whom does Rand discuss future strategy?
2. Who is the ruler of Mayene?
3. What is the School of Cairhien?
4. Where are Thom and Julin?
5. What does Sammael order Graendal to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Alanna do to Rand and what is Rand's reaction? Is Alanna's action ethical?
2. 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?
3. Why do you think Queen Morgase is being held as a virtual prisoner by Pedron Niall?
4. Why does Rand get angry with Egwene in Chapter 18 and why is this ironic?
5. Do you think reunification of the two factions of Aes Sedai is possible and also wise at this point in time?
6. Over what is Aviendha agonizing in Chapter 19 and how do you think this will influence her relationship with Elayne?
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. Describe the "bubble of evil" that descends upon Salidar and its significance.
9. Rather than being dead, what is Queen Morgase doing and why?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in LORD OF CHAOS and in all the other books in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Discuss the following:
Explain the concept of ta'veren and give examples of it to illustrate your explanation.
Do you think Jordan uses instances of ta'veren as a narrative contrivance? Why or why not. Give examples to support your stance.
How do you think the concept of ta'veren adds to the complexity of the novel? Explain using examples.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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