3. 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?

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

5. What happens when Egwene is finally allowed back into Tel'aran'hroid and what is her response to the situation?

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

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

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

9. Why is Egwene so formally summoned to Salidar and what is her reaction?

10. What does Aviendha reveal to Elayne in Chapter 40 and how does Elayne respond? Do you think there is a solution given the difference in cultures between Elayne and Aviendha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of power throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Trace and analyze the theme of magic throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Trace and analyze the theme of evil throughout LORD OF CHAOS.

Essay Topic 2

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?