Explain the importance of the Choedan Kal.

What characterizes the Aes Sedai?

Describe the relationship between Mat and Tylin.

How does Rand feel about his first bonding that happened in an earlier novel?

Why are assassins out to kill Rand?

Describe the gholam.

How do the Aes Sedai use the dream world?

Why might the cycle of time that this novel covers be called the Time of Illusions?

How does the Time of Illusions end?

Compare and contrast bonding in the fantasy world with traditional marriage in the real world.