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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 was the name of Aenys dragon?

2. How old was Maegor when he became a squire?

3. How old was Septon Pater when he became the new High Septon?

4. How long did Harren the Black reign?

5. For Alyssa and Lord Rogar's wedding, how many knights did Donnel Hightower bring from Oldtown?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Doctrine of Exceptionalism, and how did it create acceptance for Jaehaerys and Alysanne's marriage?

2. How did Maegor die?

3. What was Maegor like as a baby and a young child?

4. What was King's Landing and Aegonfort like by 35 AC?

5. What was Lord Rogar's lineage?

6. Under what conditions did Jaehaerys take Lord Rogar back into his service?

7. What were Aegon I Targaryen's accomplishments during times of peace?

8. How did the Iron Islands come under Aegon's rule?

9. How did Meraxes and Rhaenys Targaryen die?

10. Why did Oldtown surrender to Aegon Targaryen without a fight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reigns of Maegor and Jaehaerys were very different. How were the reigns different for these two men? Which reign was more successful?

Essay Topic 2

Larys Strong the Clubfoot was an enigma that “vexed students of history for generations” (596). Why was Larys Strong the Clubfoot an enigma for history scholars? What type of person did he seem to be?

Essay Topic 3

The smallfolk rose up in rebellion in King’s Landing. What or who incited the smallfolk to rebel? Why did their rebellion fail?

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