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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. What does Rand fear about Lews Therin?

2. To whom does Rand return one of the assassins?

3. Who kills the Grey man intent on attacking Rand?

4. What does Rand do as the Tar Valon Aes Sedai arrive?

5. Of what does Egwene warn Rand?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rather than being dead, what is Queen Morgase doing and why?

2. What does Sammael tell Graendal and how is her reaction ironic?

3. Over what is Aviendha agonizing in Chapter 19 and how do you think this will influence her relationship with Elayne?

4. What are one or two themes that are re-introduced in these first chapters from previous books?

5. What does the Tower embassy ask of Rand; what is his response, and do you think he is sincere?

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

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

8. In Chapter 25, what is the situation that creates dramatic irony?

9. What do readers learn about Padan Fain?

10. Why do you think Queen Morgase is being held as a virtual prisoner by Pedron Niall?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Symbols are an important part of the story of LORD OF CHAOS. Some of the symbols carry over from other books in the series. Discuss one of the following:

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.

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

There are a number of symbols associated with both Mat and Perrin. Discuss these and their meanings.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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