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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 is Mat saved from a spell being cast upon him?

2. Why do the guards let the Aes Sedai leave the palace?

3. Where does Loial spend most of his time in Cairhien?

4. Of what is Egwene ignorant?

5. What has Queen Morgase arranged?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Perrin when he and Faile arrive in Caemlyn and how does this demonstrate one of the author's agendas?

3. Why does Egwene have ji'e'toh" (toh) to the Wise Ones and what is done about it?

4. What does Min run to tell Rand and how does he handle the situation?

5. Why does Morgase agree to a treaty with the Whitecloaks when previously she has been so opposed to them?

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

7. Why do you think Egwene is raised to the Amryrlin Seat and is this a legitimate position?

8. 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?

9. Who is most suspicious of Rand's absence and how do they finally decide that something is amiss?

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

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

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 3

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?

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