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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 does Rand force the Salidar Aes Sedai to do?

2. Who is Mat's second in command?

3. Why do Siuan and Leane pretend to disbelieve Nynaeve?

4. What illusion do the Aes Sedai perpetrate to intimidate Rand?

5. Why is Gareth Bryne's army marching north?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rand do when the Salidar Aes Sedai attempt to congratulate him on his release and how is this a fulfillment of prophesy?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in LORD OF CHAOS and in all the other books in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Discuss the following:

Explain the concept of ta'veren and give examples of it to illustrate your explanation.

Do you think Jordan uses instances of ta'veren as a narrative contrivance? Why or why not. Give examples to support your stance.

How do you think the concept of ta'veren adds to the complexity of the novel? Explain using examples.

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

Several of the Forsaken appear in LORD OF CHAOS. Discuss one of the following:

Who are the Forsaken and what is their role in the Wheel of Time series (You should be able to figure this out through what is said in LORD OF CHAOS.

Compare/contrast Sammael with Graendal.

What does the term "Nae'Blis" mean and how does that impact the actions of the Forsaken?

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