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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. Which Prince is rumored to fight with a poisoned blade?

2. Who is Grey Wind?

3. What is Sansa given during the wedding ceremony?

4. Who does Tywin want to have elected as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch?

5. Who is Mance Rayder?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sam maneuver the election for Lord Commander to get Jon Snow elected?

2. How does Nymeria help Arya find her mother?

3. What does Melisandre mean when she has Stannis throws the three leeches in the fire and tells him "this will and will not work"?

4. How does Ygritte die?

5. Why does Davos help Edric escape from Stannis?

6. What is a direwolf?

7. How does Daenerys conquer Astapor?

8. How does Jamie and Brienne's relationship change in Chapter 22?

9. What confirms the legitimacy of Jon's election to Lord Commander?

10. Compare Arya and Sansa.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Of what importance are vows in the novel? Which vows among the characters must be kept, and which can be broken and mended again? How is the significance of vows and personal promises related to the literacy level of the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the family alliances that exist in the novel. What is the purpose of these alliances, and how do they establish trust among the characters? How are alliances formed among families? What repercussions exist for those who break alliances with other family groups?

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