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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Bran's assassin as he tries to kill Bran?
(a) Robb manages to push the assassin down a flight of stairs.
(b) Bran's direwolf kills the assassin.
(c) The assassin is captured by the guards.
(d) As Lady Catelyn scuffles with the assassin, he hits his head on the hard stone floor and dies.

2. Who is Lord Stannis?
(a) The author of the book Jon Arryn was reading before he died.
(b) Eddard's assistant.
(c) King Robert's brother.
(d) Jon Arryn's brother.

3. Who tries to save Bran when the assassin enters his room?
(a) Robb.
(b) Lady Catelyn.
(c) Bran.
(d) Ser Rodrik.

4. Why does Uncle Benjen say Jon should not join the Night Watch?
(a) Jon is too good for the Night Watch.
(b) Jon will not be accepted because of his father's position.
(c) Jon is not strong enough.
(d) It is Jon's responsibility to remain with his family.

5. Whom does Jon befriend after he and Uncle Benjen argue about the Night Watch?
(a) Tyrion Lannister.
(b) Bran Stark.
(c) Robert's son, Joffrey.
(d) Samwell Tarly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Jon and Tyrion to the Wall?

2. Why doesn't Lord Eddard want the job as the King's Hand?

3. What is Sansa's reaction when she is questioned about the incident involving Joffrey and Arya?

4. Who are the Others?

5. What does Will, the scout, see while outside the Wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lady Catelyn decide to travel to King's Landing after the attempt on Bran's life?

2. In general, what does Bran's dream tell him about his family?

3. What information about the setting does the author provide in the prologue?

4. What do the direwolf and the stag each represent?

5. Why is Jon not permitted to participate in the activities he views from the parapet?

6. Why is the size of Tyrion's shadow important as he reenters the castle after talking with Jon?

7. When Bran looks toward the Wall in his dream, what does he see?

8. What rules must the members of the Night Watch follow?

9. What is Littlefinger's advice to Eddard regarding the dagger used in Bran's murder attempt?

10. What is the plan of Viserys, a descendant of the House of Targaryens, for his sister Daenerys?

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