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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. When Daenerys goes into labor, what do her handmaidens do?

2. Why does Drogo believe a battle against the Seven Kingdoms will be difficult and long?

3. Why is Catelyn's uncle concerned about the possibility of Lysa Arryn's son Robert ruling as Lord of the Eyries?

4. Why do Jon and a group of men from the Night Watch go Beyond-the-Wall?

5. Who does the wildling girl tell Robb he should be fighting?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Robb and Catelyn decide to do about the letter from Sansa?

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. Why does Arya disguise herself as a boy?

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

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

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

Who are the static characters in the story? What makes them static characters? Are the static characters main characters, minor characters, or both? Who are the dynamic characters in the story? What makes them dynamic characters? Are the dynamic characters main characters, minor characters, or both?

Essay Topic 3

Write a prologue introducing a sequel about Robb's life as King of the North, Tyrion's life as King's Hand, or Daenerys' life as mother of three dragons. Be sure to include the exposition in the prologue.

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