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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who performs the evening prayer service in Chapter 64?

2. Who takes Sansa away from Joffrey's wedding?

3. What does Shae do at Tyrion's trial?

4. What does Arya sell to buy passage on a ship headed to the free cities?

5. Why does Cersei beg Jaime to intercede with Tywin on her behalf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What forms of discrimination are present in the novel? How do characters cope with discrimination? What impact does discrimination have on the climax of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How does Martin use literary devices to maintain interest in the novel? What literary devices are used to maintain a constant pace of the action? From a literary point of view, how and why is the ending of the novel "unfinished"?

Essay Topic 3

How are graphic elements of bondage and oppression used to demonstrate the theme of emancipation? How are these graphic elements used to enhance the plot and the mood of the story? How does Daenerys' attitude towards emancipation affect decisions other characters make?

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