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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. What does Berelain do when Egwene informs her of what she saw?

2. What does Mat suspect about the ones who try to kill him?

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

4. What does Bashere insist that Rand needs?

5. Who does Rand depose from Caemlyn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alanna do to Rand and what is Rand's reaction? Is Alanna's action ethical?

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

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

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

5. What keeps Nynaeve from freely channeling and how does this block continue to keep her blocked?

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the prophesies about the Dragon Reborn is that Aes Sedai will swear loyalty to the Dragon Reborn, which happens in the last chapter of the book. Rand hates being told what he needs to do by Aes Sedai who cite prophecy. Discuss the following:

Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in LORD OF CHAOS.

Many fantasy novels include some "prophesy" in their storyline. Why do you think this is?

Do you think Rand knowing about the prophesies about him will help him? How could it hinder him?

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

Wise Ones of the Aiel are similar to Aes Sedai in that they are able to wield the one power. Discuss one of the following:

Compare/contrast Wise Ones to Aes Sedai.

Would you rather join the ranks of the Wise Ones or Aes Sedai if you knew you could channel? Explain fully.

All Wise Ones are not good, nor are all Aes Sedai good. What are the increased dangers of those who can channel being darkfriends versus just normal human beings? Why do you think there are there more black Ajah than Wise Ones who have gone over to the Dark Lord?

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