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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 does Mat tell to guard Egwene?
2. Where does Rand find himself?
3. Where does Mat halt his army?
4. How does Egwene decide to get to Salidar quickly?
5. What does Rand order Mat to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Egwene have ji'e'toh" (toh) to the Wise Ones and what is done about it?
2. Why do you think Egwene is raised to the Amryrlin Seat and is this a legitimate position?
3. What happens to Rand in Chapter 51 and why is no one the wiser about the situation?
4. How is Mat, at least for a scene in Chapter 39, a comic foil to Egwene's serious situation?
5. What is happening in Chapter 52 and why do you think this chapter exists?
6. Describe the force that gathers to rescue Rand.
7. 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?
8. How well does it seem Egwene is adapting to her position and how does her position in some ways parallel Rand's position?
9. Who is most suspicious of Rand's absence and how do they finally decide that something is amiss?
10. What happens between Mat and Halima and what might the result of this mean in the future?
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
Who do you think Rand trusts in this book and is his trust well founded? Who does he mistrust and why? Give specific examples.
Rand supports Mazrim Taim in opening a school for men who can channel. Discuss one of the following:
Thoroughly describe and analyze the school for men who can channel and discuss if you think the school is necessary for Rand's goals.
Is it wise to train men who can channel knowing that Saidin is tainted and many if not all, men go insane after regularly using the One Power. Take a stance and defend it with examples.
How does Rand's foresight in granting amnesty to men who can channel and setting up the school impact the action in Lord of Chaos?
Essay Topic 3
One of the prophesies about the Dragon Reborn is that Aes Sedai will swear loyalty to the Dragon Reborn, which happens in the last chapter of the book. Rand hates being told what he needs to do by Aes Sedai who cite prophecy. Discuss the following:
Trace and analyze the occurrences of prophesy in LORD OF CHAOS.
Many fantasy novels include some "prophesy" in their storyline. Why do you think this is?
Do you think Rand knowing about the prophesies about him will help him? How could it hinder him?
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