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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. Why do Siuan and Leane pretend to disbelieve Nynaeve?

2. What is disappointing to Min?

3. What is the minimum number of Aes Sedai it takes to keep Rand from reaching the One Power?

4. What does Egwene do with Logain?

5. What are the consequences of Mat's refusal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mat, at least for a scene in Chapter 39, a comic foil to Egwene's serious situation?

2. What system does Rand put into place at Taim's school and how do you think the "students" will react to it?

3. How do the Shaido Aiel again prove their lack of honor?

4. What is Faile's response to Berelain flirting with Perrin and is this fair to Perrin?

5. How does Rand learn of the location of Elayne and what does he do about it?

6. How is Nynaeve being pressured by the Aes Sedai in power at Salidar and what happens that changes that?

7. What happens in the epilogue that might in future volumes prove dangerous for Nynaeve?

8. What happens between Mat and Halima and what might the result of this mean in the future?

9. How well does it seem Egwene is adapting to her position and how does her position in some ways parallel Rand's position?

10. What is Mat debating in his head and how is this a bit comic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alanna "bonds" Rand, an action which infuriates him. Discuss the following:

What does it mean when an Aes Sedai "bonds" someone?

How long does a bond last? Can someone get rid of a bond once it is in place?

What are the advantages of bonding? The disadvantages?

Essay Topic 2

Traveling in the Wheel of Time series evolves, a phenomenon that also helps the book's pacing. First, Rand and the others travel by foot and horse; then the "Ways" are introduced, which significantly cuts down on the time it takes to get from one point to another. In SHADOW RISING, Rand uses a portal stone for travel across vast distances; however, one must first walk to a portal stone, so the travel cannot be said to be instantaneous. Finally, in LORD OF CHAOS, a technique called "Traveling" is introduced where a doorway is magically "sliced" into the air and one can instantly be where s/he wants to go. Discuss the following:

What is the advantage of having the characters travel by horse and foot across long distances requiring significant amounts of time? What are the disadvantages?

How is the plot affected when the ability to travel from point A to point B is drastically reduced? Give examples from the book.

How is the rescue scene in LORD OF CHAOS affected when the Ash'aman are able to instantly move from one place to another?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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