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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 realizes Rand's identity?

2. Who is Mat reluctant to take with him to the festival?

3. Who has Moghedien's cour'souvra?

4. Who shields Elayne from her power when she goes to retrieve the Bowl of Winds?

5. Who is with Mat when Tylin stops him from going out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Rand and Caraline Damodred and Darlin Sisnera.

2. Describe Moghedien's visit to the Pit of Doom.

3. What transpires between Rand and Perrin concerning the captured Aes Sedai?

4. Describe Nynaeve and Lan's first interaction since he arrived in Ebou Dou.

5. Describe the scene when the Aes Sedai are trying to get the Bowl of the Winds.

6. What happens at Sevanna's camp when she calls upon "Caddar"?

7. What does Elayne tell the women in the Circle that causes much emotion?

8. What happens while Morgase is in her tent in Chapter 26 and where does she go?

9. What do Mat, Elayne, and Nynaeve argue about as they go to retrieve the Bowl of the Winds?

10. Describe the first encounter between Mat and Tylin when Mat moves to the Palace.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbols are an important part of the story of "A Crown of Swords". Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. One of the most important symbols of the entire Wheel of Time series is that of the Dragon. Discuss and analyze using specific examples the symbol of the dragon.

2. One of the characters, Min Farshaw, sees symbols circling the heads of many of the characters. Discuss the symbols Min sees circling the heads of three of the characters.

3. There are a number of symbols associated with the presence of good and evil. Discuss these and their meanings.

Essay Topic 2

"A Crown of Swords" is one book in a series of novels involving the Dragon Reborn. Discuss the following.

1. What are some advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are some disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier, more difficult, or about the same to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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:

1. Compare/contrast Wise Ones to Aes Sedai.

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

3. Not all Wise Ones are bad, 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 more black Ajah than Wise Ones who have gone over to the Dark Lord?

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