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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. Who is Mat's second in command?

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

4. What does Siuan do to the Aes Sedai guarding Logain?

5. What about Mat intrigues Elayne?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the Shaido Aiel again prove their lack of honor?

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 happens to Rand in Chapter 51 and why is no one the wiser about the situation?

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

6. 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?

7. What is Mat debating in his head and how is this a bit comic?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the last few chapters, Rand is kidnapped and shielded from using Saidin. Discuss one of the following:

Describe and then analyze the kidnapping and subsequent rescue.

What do you think are the motives behind Rand's kidnapping? Do you think they are sound? Do you think the kidnapping is wise? Ethical?

How do you think the kidnapping and Rand's subsequent almost complete mistrust of Aes Sedai will impact the next books in the series?

Essay Topic 2

Wise Ones of the Aiel are similar to Aes Sedai in that they are able to wield the one power. Discuss one of the following:

Compare/contrast Wise Ones to Aes Sedai.

Would you rather join the ranks of the Wise Ones or Aes Sedai if you knew you could channel? Explain fully.

All Wise Ones are not good, nor are all Aes Sedai good. What are the increased dangers of those who can channel being darkfriends versus just normal human beings? Why do you think there are there more black Ajah than Wise Ones who have gone over to the Dark Lord?

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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