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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. Why is it significant that Arya kills a stable hand when she gets her sword, Needle?

2. What does Eddard find a prostitute is in possession of at the brothel?

3. Because Robert knows he is dying, whom does he make Protector of the Realm?

4. Where does Robb want Catelyn to go after they discuss military strategy?

5. What order of Robert's does Cersei tear up?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cersei thwart Robert's dying wish that Eddard become Protector of the Realm?

2. Even though Tyrion survives the battle with Robb's army, why is he upset about the flank of the army to which his father assigned him?

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

4. On what condition will Cersei grant mercy for Eddard?

5. While Bran is riding in the woods with Robb and some of their men, what do the wildlings who capture Bran want to do with him?

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

7. What does Eddard see as a benefit if he joins the Night Watch?

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

9. Why does Eddard choose his own man, instead of the King's Justice, to enforce the death sentence against Ser Gregor?

10. What event causes Drogo to change his mind and invade the Seven Kingdoms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What clues or hints does the author provide that help prepare you for the ending of the story? Did you think these clues were important as you read the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Ambition plays a large part in A Game of Thrones. Explain the topic/theme of ambition as it applies to the Lannisters and Viserys Targaryen.

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