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

2. Who formally summons Egwene to Salidar via the Dream World?

3. What do the Aes Sedai tell Egwene as to why they summon her?

4. What is foretold by the Prophecies?

5. What does Min see about the Wise One named Melaine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens in Chapter 50 and why do you think this chapter is included?

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

10. Why do Elayne and Nynaeve ignore Mat during the trip to Ebou Dar and is this fair of them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

The concept of honor is important to many of the cultures and characters in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. One people, the Aiel, have a very complicated system based on honor, the violation of which entails "toh." Discuss the following:

Describe the Aiel system of honor and the concept of toh. How does Egwene satisfy the toh she owes the Wise Ones before leaving for Salidar? What does Aviendha want Elayne to do in order to satisfy Aviendha's toh to Elayne?

Besides the Aiel, who else in LORD OF CHAOS values his/her honor? Why? Give examples.

Why do you think honor is such an important concept in LORD OF CHAOS? The Whitecloaks often violate their honor when they should value it greatly--such as how they are treating Queen Morgase. How do they violate the concept of honor? Give examples and discuss fully.

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