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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. Why is it significant that Arya kills a stable hand when she gets her sword, Needle?

2. Whom does Eddard think is the rightful heir to Robert's throne?

3. After Drogo tells Daenerys he no longer intends to invade the Seven Kingdoms, what happens to Daenerys while she is visiting a market?

4. Who does Jon think killed the two men found Beyond-the-Wall?

5. Because Robert knows he is dying, whom does he make Protector of the Realm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is said about Arya's father in the conversation she overhears while she is sword training in the Red Keep?

2. Under what condition will Cersei allow Sansa to marry Joffrey?

3. What do Robb and Catelyn decide to do about the letter from Sansa?

4. What does Lysa Arryn say about the Lannisters that shows she is unstable?

5. What does Sam tell Jon when Jon is upset that he is made steward to the Lord Commander of the Night Watch?

6. How does Cersei thwart Robert's dying wish that Eddard become Protector of the Realm?

7. When Sansa discusses the children she and Joffrey will have, what does Eddard realize about Jon Arryn's death?

8. On what condition will Cersei grant mercy for Eddard?

9. Why does Eddard choose his own man, instead of the King's Justice, to enforce the death sentence against Ser Gregor?

10. What is the deal Catelyn makes with Lord Walder of the Twins so Robb's army can cross the river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is stronger in A Game of Thrones--plot development or character development? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer. Do you think the author did this intentionally? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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