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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stannis credit for finding the Horn of Winter?

2. What does Arya tell the captain of the ship as she boards?

3. Why does Cersei beg Jaime to intercede with Tywin on her behalf?

4. Who is forced to stay outside Roslin's wedding feast?

5. Who does Pycelle attempt to heal in Chapter 73?

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

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

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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