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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 instigated a fight which Mat ends?

2. Who is Nynaeve trying to heal?

3. With whom does Rand discuss future strategy?

4. Where do Nynaeve and Elayne go in the Dream World?

5. Who has arrived to see Rand in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rand learn a bit more about his biological parents and does this matter in the scheme of things?

2. Do you think reunification of the two factions of Aes Sedai is possible and also wise at this point in time?

3. What do you think is one of the primary purposes of the Prologue and initial chapters and why are they necessary?

4. What does Alanna do to Rand and what is Rand's reaction? Is Alanna's action ethical?

5. What is Robert Jordan's style that seems to compel the reader ever forward in reading Lord of Chaos?

6. How does Rand surprise the Tower Aes Sedai in Chapter 27 and what is the implication of Rand's knowledge?

7. What do readers learn about Padan Fain?

8. Describe the "bubble of evil" that descends upon Salidar and its significance.

9. What is the school Rand has set up and what is the implication of his establishing this school?

10. Why does Alanna bond Rand and does it seem like her rationale offers sufficient justification for such a violation of Rand's self-determination?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the Forsaken appear in LORD OF CHAOS. Discuss one of the following:

Who are the Forsaken and what is their role in the Wheel of Time series (You should be able to figure this out through what is said in LORD OF CHAOS.

Compare/contrast Sammael with Graendal.

What does the term "Nae'Blis" mean and how does that impact the actions of the Forsaken?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 18, Rand visits the School of Cairhien, a school he set up to preserve knowledge from previous Ages. Discuss the following:

Why do you think Rand set up this school? Do you think it is a good idea?

Why do you think the school is mentioned in LORD OF CHAOS? Does it add anything to the plot?

What is the implication of Rand setting up this type of school?

Do you think this school will help Rand at Tarmon Gai'don?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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