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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. What signals the end of a decade long summer?

2. Who does Cersei hire to protect her from Tyrion?

3. Why does Asha mock Theon at the banquet they attending "Chapter 25, Theon"?

4. Which word best describes Tyrion's fleet of ships?

5. Who does Theon Greyjoy meet in "Chapter 25, Theon" that he learns is his sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the dreams Bran has been having and what they could signify.

2. What does Tyrion learn about Pycelle in "Chapter 26, Tyrion," and what happens to Pycelle because of this?

3. Who is Craster and what is he said to do to children?

4. Discuss the meeting that takes place between Sansa and the mysterious person who wants to help her escape from Joffrey.

5. Discuss the events that take place between Daenerys and Xaro in "Chapter 41, Daenerys."

6. What is Samwell Tarly looking for in Castle Black?

7. Why is Daenerys on a journey across the desert?

8. Who is Brienne?

9. Who does Arya Stark tell Jaqen to kill Weese in "Chapter 39, Arya," and what is her reaction after her choice is made?

10. What causes the burning of the statues of the seven gods at Dragonstone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss what a direwolves are and their roles in the story. Give examples from the book to justify your response.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of incest and the importance it plays for certain characters, as well as events that occur in the story. Cite examples from the book to justify your answer.

Essay Topic 3

One character that has motives and motivations in "A Clash of Kings" is Arya Stark. Discuss Arya's motives and motivations and the reasons for them. Cite examples from the novel to support your response.

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