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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. While they are at the inn at the Crossroads, when does Tyrion see that Catelyn is also there?

2. What does Eddard tell Robert when Robert offers him the job of King's Hand?

3. When Jon visits the injured Bran, what does Lady Catelyn tell Jon to do?

4. When do the Others show themselves?

5. What is at the root of Lady Catelyn's dislike for Jon Snow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes the internal difficulties faced by the Night Watch?

2. Why does Cersei believe that Jaime, not Eddard, should be the King's Hand?

3. What does Varys, the eunuch in Robert's court, tell Eddard about Cersei on the night of the tourney Robert chose not to participate in?

4. Explain what happens when Tyrion and Catelyn meet at an inn at the Crossroads.

5. Why does Lady Catelyn want Lord Eddard to take the job as King's Hand?

6. What is the plan of Viserys, a descendant of the House of Targaryens, for his sister Daenerys?

7. What is the purpose of the fire that was set in the library as Bran lay injured in his bed?

8. What does Queen Cersei decide after Joffrey and Arya describe their parts in the sword fighting incident?

9. Why is the size of Tyrion's shadow important as he reenters the castle after talking with Jon?

10. After speaking with her friend in King's Landing about Bran's murder attempt, why will Lady Catelyn conclude that Tyrion Lannister tried to kill Bran?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did the author title the book A Game of Thrones? What events in the story could be considered a "game"? What does the word "game" usually mean? Do you think any of the characters would use the word "game" to describe the events in the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Internal conflict affects different characters in the story. Choose a character who faces internal conflict. Explain what the conflict is, how the character attempts to resolve the internal conflict, if the conflict is resolved and how it is resolved. If the conflict is not resolved why it is not resolved? What have you learned about the character from the internal conflict? How does the resolution or lack of resolution of the internal conflict affect the character?

Essay Topic 3

Who are the static characters in the story? What makes them static characters? Are the static characters main characters, minor characters, or both? Who are the dynamic characters in the story? What makes them dynamic characters? Are the dynamic characters main characters, minor characters, or both?

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