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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. Who is the Mad Huntsman?

2. What famous battle was fought at Stoney Sept?

3. Where does Jamie find Brienne when he returns to Harrenhal in Chapter 45?

4. Who does Robb name as his heir?

5. Which wight does Sam kill with an ember from the fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lord Beric try Sandor Clegane?

2. Why has Sansa become jaded about love and marriage by the time her aunt Lysa marries Lord Petyr Baelish?

3. Describe Daenerys.

4. What is the Brotherhood without Banners?

5. What mysterious power does Bran learn he has, as he and his friends rest in Queenscrown?

6. Who is the Lady of the Leaves?

7. Why does Jon begin a relationship with Ygritte?

8. How does Nymeria help Arya find her mother?

9. Describe Sansa and Tyrion's wedding.

10. How does Lysa die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What forms of discrimination are present in the novel? How do characters cope with discrimination? What impact does discrimination have on the climax of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how compassion is demonstrated in the novel. Which characters appear compassionate, and how do they express their compassion? How does the theme of compassion affect the dynamics within noble families and their quest for the Iron Throne?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the value of human life in the novel. How is personal value established? Which groups feel they have the highest value, and which are considered worthless? How can a character improve his or her assumed value?

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