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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. Whom does Jon befriend after he and Uncle Benjen argue about the Night Watch?

2. As Will follows Ser Royce's order, what is odd about what he sees?

3. When Lady Catelyn tells Littlefinger why she is in King's Landing, what does he tell her?

4. Why does Bran fall from a window after climbing near the First Keep?

5. When Bran looks toward the Wall in his dream and is terrified by what he sees, what does the crow tell him he must do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does it concern Eddard that Jaime is named Warden of the East?

2. What is Littlefinger's advice to Eddard regarding the dagger used in Bran's murder attempt?

3. After Robert finishes arguing with his squires before the tourney, what does Robert reveal to Eddard about Joffrey and Cersei?

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

5. What does Daenerys discover about her husband, Drogo, after they are married?

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

7. When Bran looks toward the Wall in his dream, what does he see?

8. Describe the chain of events that occur after Ser Royce gives his order to Will when they arrive at the raiders' camp.

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

10. Describe the story that Old Nan tells Bran as he recovers from his injuries.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the meaning of this statement by Jon Snow in chapter 5: "'Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.'" To whom is Jon speaking? What is the situation in the story in which Jon makes this statement? What does this statement tell us about Jon? What is the importance of this statement to the plot? Do you agree with Jon's statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Several components of quality literature include:

1) use of descriptive words and images

2) use of analogies, metaphors, and similes

3) an attention-grabbing beginning

4) details

5) appealing to the five senses

Is A Game of Thrones an example of quality literature? Why or why not? Give examples from the story using three of the five components of quality literature to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How does the setting influence the events in the story? Give examples to explain your answer.

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