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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. Who prepares the speech which Egwene gives to the people of Salidar?

2. Where does Rand find himself?

3. Who frees Moghedien from her shackles?

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

5. What does Rand order Mat to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the force that gathers to rescue Rand.

2. What system does Rand put into place at Taim's school and how do you think the "students" will react to it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traveling in the Wheel of Time series evolves, a phenomenon that also helps the book's pacing. First, Rand and the others travel by foot and horse; then the "Ways" are introduced, which significantly cuts down on the time it takes to get from one point to another. In SHADOW RISING, Rand uses a portal stone for travel across vast distances; however, one must first walk to a portal stone, so the travel cannot be said to be instantaneous. Finally, in LORD OF CHAOS, a technique called "Traveling" is introduced where a doorway is magically "sliced" into the air and one can instantly be where s/he wants to go. Discuss the following:

What is the advantage of having the characters travel by horse and foot across long distances requiring significant amounts of time? What are the disadvantages?

How is the plot affected when the ability to travel from point A to point B is drastically reduced? Give examples from the book.

How is the rescue scene in LORD OF CHAOS affected when the Ash'aman are able to instantly move from one place to another?

Essay Topic 3

Elayne is one of the three women that Min saw in Rand's future, along with herself. The third is the Aiel woman, Aviendha. Discuss the following:

Why do you think Jordan has Rand involved (eventually) with three women?

Does Rand's involvement with three women throughout the series add or subtract from the main story? Explain your reasoning.

Do you think it is believable that the three women are willing to share Rand's affections? Why or why not?

When Aviendha confesses her "indiscretion" with Rand and suggests they both marry Rand, Elayne explains she believes in monogamy. Is there any way out of this cultural difference between the two women?

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