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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 a funeral held for at Crastor's Keep?

2. What does Arstan disapprove of using in battle?

3. Who commits suicide over Eddard Stark?

4. Why does Hodor become frightened in Queenscrown?

5. What does Ser Jorah want Daenerys to buy for her army?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jaime change after he reads the White Book?

2. Why does Robb apologize to Lord Walder Frey?

3. Why does Davos help Edric escape from Stannis?

4. What decision does Sam make at Castle Black in Chapter 76?

5. What is the significance of the two Valyrian swords that Tywin purchases?

6. How does Lord Beric try Sandor Clegane?

7. What is the Night's Watch?

8. Why is Jamie Lannister trying to hide his identity in Chapter 2?

9. What surprise ending changes the balance of power in the Epilogue?

10. Why isn't Jaime very upset about the death of Joffrey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are leadership skills of minor characters developed in the novel? How does Martin build minor characters into major characters capable of leadership? What effect could the transformation of these minor characters have on the bid for the Iron Throne?

Essay Topic 2

How is murder viewed by the characters in the novel? When is killing another person considered murder? When is killing another person justifiable? What role do assassinations play in the development of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the conspiracies found in the novel. What are the noble characters attempting to accomplish through subterfuge? How do the commoners mimic their superiors? Do any of these conspiracies accomplish the goals they were designed to achieve?

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