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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 Bran is dreaming he is falling, what does the crow tell him to do?
2. What does Jon give Arya before he leaves to go to the Wall?
3. What is the sole responsibility of the Night Watch?
4. What does Bran believe about Uncle Benjen's disappearance on the other side of the Wall after the Night Watch Guard visits Bran and Robb?
5. How is Joffrey's behavior toward Sansa?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What does Queen Cersei decide after Joffrey and Arya describe their parts in the sword fighting incident?
3. What do the direwolf and the stag each represent?
4. After Robert finishes arguing with his squires before the tourney, what does Robert reveal to Eddard about Joffrey and Cersei?
5. Why is the size of Tyrion's shadow important as he reenters the castle after talking with Jon?
6. What rules must the members of the Night Watch follow?
7. Why does Jon become deeply offended when Tyrion tells him the Night Watch is made up of criminals and illegitimate children?
8. Describe the story that Old Nan tells Bran as he recovers from his injuries.
9. Why is Jon not permitted to participate in the activities he views from the parapet?
10. What is the plan of Viserys, a descendant of the House of Targaryens, for his sister Daenerys?
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
The author uses a variety of made-up words in A Game of Thrones. Why did the author make up words instead of using conventional terms? How does the genre of the story relate to the made-up terms? Does the use of these words enhance or detract from your understanding of the story? Does the use of these words enhance or detract from the content of the story? Select five of these made-up words and explain their meaning in the story.
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