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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 Taim want to do?

2. About what are Verin and Alanna shocked?

3. Where are Elayne and Nynaeve preparing to enter in Chapter 7?

4. How did Mat's attackers arrive at his camp?

5. To where do the Ogiers travel with Rand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. What do readers learn about Padan Fain?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols are an important part of the story of LORD OF CHAOS. Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

One of the most important symbols of the entire Wheel of Time series is that of the Dragon. Discuss and analyze using specific examples the symbol of the dragon.

One of the characters, Min Farseer, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.

There are a number of symbols associated with both Mat and Perrin. Discuss these and their meanings.

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 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.

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