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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. Once Jon takes his vows as a member of the Night Watch, where does he hope to be assigned?

2. What is Catelyn's concern about Lysa Arryn's son, Robert Arryn?

3. When Eddard and his men are attacked by the Lannisters at the brothel, who does Eddard say will be killed if the Lannisters kill Eddard?

4. After the battle at Riverrun, what concerns Catelyn about Tywin's army?

5. While Eddard is recovering from his injuries from the battle with the Lannisters, what does he learn about Tyrion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gesture does Daenerys make toward her brother Viserys that shows she is growing up?

2. Why does Bran want to go into the crypt?

3. What is the threat Robert makes to Eddard if Eddard resigns as King's Hand?

4. What are Eddard's conflicting feelings about remaining in King's Landing when he resigns as the King's Hand?

5. Why is Jon sent to his room under guard after he has a fight with Ser Alliser at dinner?

6. What was the distraction provided by the battle in which Tyrion fought with his father's army?

7. What knowledge about the paternity of Cersei's children does Eddard reveal to Cersei?

8. What is said about Arya's father in the conversation she overhears while she is sword training in the Red Keep?

9. What does Lysa Arryn say about the Lannisters that shows she is unstable?

10. Why does Arya disguise herself as a boy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a variety of made-up words in A Game of Thrones. Why did the author make up words instead of using conventional terms? How does the genre of the story relate to the made-up terms? Does the use of these words enhance or detract from your understanding of the story? Does the use of these words enhance or detract from the content of the story? Select five of these made-up words and explain their meaning in the story.

Essay Topic 2

The chapters in A Game of Thrones are short. Why do you think the author chose to keep the chapters short? Do the short chapters help or hinder the flow of the plot? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why did the author title the book A Game of Thrones? What events in the story could be considered a "game"? What does the word "game" usually mean? Do you think any of the characters would use the word "game" to describe the events in the story? Why or why not?

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