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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Cersei worried about Lysa Arryn's suspicions regarding Jon Arryn's death?
(a) She is afraid that Lysa Arryn's suspicions will cause Lysa herself to move against Cersei and Jaime.
(b) She is afraid that Lord Eddard knows about Lysa Arryn's suspicions.
(c) She is afraid that Robert knows about Lysa Arryn's suspicions.
(d) She is afraid that Lysa Arryn's suspicions will unfairly cast doubt on her marriage to Robert.

2. What happens when Tyrion tries to touch Jon's shoulder after telling him about the Night Watch?
(a) Jon's direwolf attacks Tyrion.
(b) Jon hugs Tyrion.
(c) Jon apologizes to Tyrion.
(d) Jon pulls away in disgust.

3. What was the former occupation of Ser Royce, leader of the Night Watch?
(a) A disgraced knight.
(b) A corrupt member of the ruling dynasty.
(c) A thief.
(d) A beggar.

4. When Lady Catelyn tells Littlefinger why she is in King's Landing, what does he tell her?
(a) He tells her she is wasting her time.
(b) He tells her he is not able to help.
(c) He tells her he can help.
(d) He tells her to leave.

5. Why does Tyrion slap Joffrey across the face when Tyrion tells him to pay his respects to Lady Catelyn and Lord Eddard?
(a) Joffrey laughs at Tyrion's request.
(b) Joffrey blatantly refuses to honor Tyrion's request.
(c) Joffrey mocks Tyrion's disability.
(d) Joffrey curses Lady Catelyn and Lord Eddard.

6. What does Arya do when her work is criticized after she embarrasses her sister in front of Princess Myrcella?
(a) Asks politely to be excused.
(b) Laughs, although she is deeply hurt.
(c) Leaves the room in anger.
(d) Tearfully continues her work.

7. What does Sansa discover from her escort from dinner about the death of Ser Hugh at the tourney that day?
(a) Ser Hugh's death was intentional.
(b) Ser Hugh's death was faked.
(c) Ser Hugh's death was his own fault because he was drunk while jousting.
(d) Ser Hugh's death was accidental.

8. After Arya leaves the table in anger, saying that she hates living in King's Landing, what does Eddard discover when he goes to speak to her?
(a) Eddard discovers that Arya has convinced her mother to take her home.
(b) Eddard finds that Arya has a sword, Needle.
(c) Eddard finds her in a confrontation with Joffrey.
(d) Eddard discovers that Arya has run away to find Jon at the Wall.

9. When do the Others show themselves?
(a) At dusk.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) At dawn.

10. In the Prologue, what are three members of the Night Watch doing outside the Wall?
(a) Tearing the Wall down.
(b) Building the Wall up to protect from flooding.
(c) Chasing wildling raiders.
(d) Skirmishing with a group of thieves and beggars.

11. Why does Jon want to keep the five direwolf pups they find when they are riding back to town after executing the Night Watch deserter?
(a) The direwolf is the symbol of the Stark family.
(b) Direwolves are known to be loyal protectors.
(c) The direwolf is the symbol of the Stark family's rival.
(d) Jon's half-sister loves animals.

12. Why is Robert arguing with his squires before the tourney?
(a) His squires were disrespectful to Queen Cersei.
(b) His armor doesn't fit.
(c) His squires don't want him to participate in the tourney.
(d) His horse is in heat.

13. When Littlefinger visits Eddard with information about Jon Arryn's death, what do they see outside Eddard's window?
(a) Two spies.
(b) Arya sparring with her trainer.
(c) Lord Baelish and Ser Hugh of Vale walking toward the house.
(d) Queen Cersei and Jaime Lannister engaged in deep conversation.

14. What does Jon find when he investigates a noise after they find the direwolf pups?
(a) An albino direwolf pup.
(b) The animal that killed the pups' mother.
(c) The mother of the direwolf pups lying dead.
(d) A wounded adult male direwolf.

15. What is the Night Watch?
(a) An organization of disgraced men.
(b) A group of direwolves.
(c) An organization of high-ranking soldiers.
(d) A group of corpses who kill mindlessly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ser Alliser, the Night Watch fighting trainer, send three boys against Jon while they are training?

2. How does Robert feel about Daenerys' wedding to Khal Drogo?

3. What does Eddard notice about the joust between Ser Gregor and Ser Gregor's brother, the Hound?

4. According to Lady Catelyn, how might the king perceive Lord Eddard's refusal to become the King's Hand?

5. What does Jon later realize about what Tyrion told him about the Night Watch while they were traveling to the Wall?

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