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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. How long has Rand been gone in Chapter 53?

2. What does Mat at first disbelieve?

3. Who does Min say mean Rand no harm?

4. Who does Mat tell to guard Egwene?

5. What has Queen Morgase arranged?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do you think Mat responds to seeing (and then believing) Egwene is the Amryrlin seat of the "Little Tower" at Salidar?

4. What does Min see about Perrin and Rand and should this be taken seriously?

5. What does Egwene announce unexpectedly in her first speech as Amryrlin seat, but how does Egwene prove she understands the precarious nature of her position when she declines a request from Elayne and Nynaeve?

6. What is happening in Chapter 52 and why do you think this chapter exists?

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

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

9. What are the implications of Nynaeve's discovery with Logain and how does Siuan trick Nynaeve so Nynaeve can heal Siuan and Leanne?

10. In literary terms, what would you label Chapter 51 and how do you think the events of this chapter will affect Rand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jordan treats the world of dreams as an actual world where what happens there can impact people when not in the dream world; for example, if one is killed in the dream world, they are dead in "real life." And a very talented dreamwalk such as Egwene or Rand can actually enter Tel'aran'hroid physically. Discuss one of the following:

Describe and analyze Tel'Aran'Rhiod and how it impacts the plot in LORD OF CHAOS.

Describe and analyze Egwene's use of the Dream World.

Why do you think Jordan includes the Dream World in his Wheel of Time series?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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