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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. Who does Tywin want Willas Tyrell to marry?

2. Why is Davos imprisoned?

3. What does Dontos give Sansa to wear at Joffrey's wedding?

4. Which animal warns Sam to leave after he is attacked by the wights in Chapter 47?

5. Who gives birth at Crastor's Keep?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Davos try to prove that he is worthy of being the Hand?

2. What disturbing information does Edric Dayne give Arya as they leave the hills in Chapter 44?

3. How does Sam help Bran in Chapter 57?

4. How does King Joffrey react to Tyrion's wedding gift?

5. What is the Brotherhood without Banners?

6. Why does Mance Rayder meet with Jon Snow in Chapter 74?

7. How does Cersei undermine Tyrion's trial?

8. What is the significance of the story Meera tells about the Knight of the Laughing Tree?

9. How does Sam maneuver the election for Lord Commander to get Jon Snow elected?

10. Why does Robb apologize to Lord Walder Frey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the cycle of vengeance present in the novel. How does revenge differ from justice? Do the characters find revenge productive and fulfilling?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of justice expressed in the novel? How are trials conducted? Who dispenses justice? If the law does not uphold justice, how is justice served?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the impact that incest has had on the line of succession to the throne. How does the order of all of Robert Baratheon's children compare to the order of his legitimate heirs? What are the implications of having two of Jaime Lannister's children on the throne? With Robert dead and Tommen too young to truly rule, who might be the real power behind the throne?

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