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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 Wildings inadvertently release when they open graves?

2. What prevents the Second Sons from fighting Daenerys?

3. Who is Catelyn Stark's sister?

4. Where does Jon go when he leaves the Wildings?

5. Who is the Ghost of High Heart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Brotherhood without Banners?

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

3. Compare Arya and Sansa.

4. What is the significance of the story Meera tells about the Knight of the Laughing Tree?

5. What lessons does Daenerys learn at Yunkai?

6. Why did Jamie kill King Aeyers?

7. What revelation does Ser Gregor admit during his battle with Prince Oberyn?

8. How does Daenerys conquer Astapor?

9. Why is Sansa rescued from King's Landing by Lord Petyr Baelish?

10. Describe Melisandre.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What sacrifices do characters make in the novel? Why does Melisandre wish to sacrifice Edric Storm? What sacrifice does Davos make? How could these sacrifices affect the nobles' bid for the Iron Throne?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the importance of love and loyalty in the novel. How do characters develop relationships in the novel? Of what importance is love, and how do the characters express their affections? How are characters asked to demonstrate their loyalty to each other?

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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