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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yrgitte die?

2. Who is Ramsey Snow battling?

3. Why does Tywin order Elia's murder?

4. What order does Janos give in Chapter 70?

5. Who is offered to Jon Snow as a wife in Chapter 77?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the family alliances that exist in the novel. What is the purpose of these alliances, and how do they establish trust among the characters? How are alliances formed among families? What repercussions exist for those who break alliances with other family groups?

Essay Topic 2

How does Martin use literary devices to maintain interest in the novel? What literary devices are used to maintain a constant pace of the action? From a literary point of view, how and why is the ending of the novel "unfinished"?

Essay Topic 3

What sacrifices do characters make in the novel? Why does Melisandre wish to sacrifice Edric Storm? What sacrifice does Davos make? How could these sacrifices affect the nobles' bid for the Iron Throne?

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