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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tyrion's champion in the trial of Joffrey's murder?

2. Who sends a letter to the Watch indicating his support of Janos Slynt as Lord Commander?

3. Which character confirms Merrett Frey's involvement in the murder of Robb Stark?

4. Who assaults Daenerys while she and Arstan ride through the camps?

5. In Chapter 54, who does Tyrion discover has been involved in several shady dealings?

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

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?

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