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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 do the Bloody Mummers force Jaime to wear around his neck?

2. Who treats Arya with great kindness and gives her beautiful clothing?

3. What does King Aerys II believe he will become if the city burns?

4. What are the Wildings looking for in the Frostfangs?

5. What does Dontos give Sansa to wear at Joffrey's wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tyrion arrested for Joffrey's murder?

2. Why does Arya give the men in cages water?

3. Why doesn't Robb want to make peace with the Lannisters?

4. What is the Horn of Winter?

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

6. How does Cersei undermine Tyrion's trial?

7. Describe Daenerys.

8. What is the Night's Watch?

9. Why does Jamie return to Harrenhal in Chapter 45?

10. Why did Jamie kill King Aeyers?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

How is symbolism used in the novel? What symbolic elements or imagery is present? How are these elements used to develop the plot?

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