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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 tries to heal Rand?

2. Whom is Perrin going to find after leaving Rand's camp?

3. How does Tylin get Mat into bed with her?

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

5. What is the proportion of Aes Sedai to Circle members?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as Nynaeve is on a boat to go meet with the Sea Folk?

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

3. Where does Anan take Elayne and Nynaeve and what does Anan do on the way?

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

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

6. How do the women in the Circle respond to Elayne's arrival with some other Aes Sedai?

7. What happens just as the practice sword fight starts?

8. What does Lady Suroth want and what are Morgase's thoughts about the request?

9. What is one way Tylin forces Mat to accede to her will?

10. What does Elayne learn about the Tower's attitude towards the Circle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the Forsaken appear in "A Crown of Swords". Discuss the following:

1. Who are the Forsaken and what do you think is their role in the Wheel of Time series (you should be able to figure this out through what is said in "A Crown of Swords").

2. Compare/contrast the Forsaken with those in power that are supposedly on the "good" side--such as the Aes Sedai, the Whitecloaks and some Aiel.

3. Discuss the implications of Nynaeve being able to capture Moghedien and Rand having Asmodean to heel.

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

The word "ta'veren" is used frequently in "A Crown of Swords" and in all the other books in Jordan's Wheel of Time series. Discuss the following:

1. Explain the concept of ta'veren and give examples of it to illustrate your explanation.

2. Do you think Jordan uses instances of ta'veren as a narrative contrivance? Why? Give examples to support your stance.

3. How do you think the concept of ta'veren adds to the complexity of the novel? Explain using examples.

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