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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. Where is Jon when Arya finds him in Chapter 7?

2. What does Eddard notice about the joust between Ser Gregor and Ser Gregor's brother, the Hound?

3. At the beginning of chapter 17, what is Bran's condition?

4. What does Eddard tell Robert when Robert offers him the job of King's Hand?

5. What do Will and Ser Royce find when they return to the scene where Will made his observation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Queen Cersei decide after Joffrey and Arya describe their parts in the sword fighting incident?

2. What does Daenerys discover about her husband, Drogo, after they are married?

3. Why does Jon become deeply offended when Tyrion tells him the Night Watch is made up of criminals and illegitimate children?

4. After Robert finishes arguing with his squires before the tourney, what does Robert reveal to Eddard about Joffrey and Cersei?

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

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

7. What does Eddard learn about Gendry, a boy who is apprenticed to the master armorer, Tobho Mott?

8. Why does Lord Eddard allow Jon Snow to join the Night Watch?

9. Describe the chain of events that occur after Ser Royce gives his order to Will when they arrive at the raiders' camp.

10. Explain what happens when Bran is climbing near the First Keep and overhears a conversation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Subplots have the same story elements as the main plot of a story. Explain one subplot from A Game of Thrones using the typical plot structure: exposition, inciting force, central conflict, rising action, crisis, climax, and resolution. Explain how the subplot is connected to the main plot of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Name a character, other than the main characters, who is important to the story. Why is the character important? Could the story have been written without this character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the meaning of this statement by Jon Snow in chapter 5: "'Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.'" To whom is Jon speaking? What is the situation in the story in which Jon makes this statement? What does this statement tell us about Jon? What is the importance of this statement to the plot? Do you agree with Jon's statement? Why or why not?

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