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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. What does Osha the wildling tell Bran about dragonglass?

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

3. When will Lysa Arryn's son Robert be able to rule as Lord of the Eyries?

4. After Drogo tells Daenerys he no longer intends to invade the Seven Kingdoms, what happens to Daenerys while she is visiting a market?

5. Where does Robb want to send his army of foot soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the deal Catelyn makes with Lord Walder of the Twins so Robb's army can cross the river?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Subplots have the same story elements as the main plot of a story. Explain one subplot from A Game of Thrones using the typical plot structure: exposition, inciting force, central conflict, rising action, crisis, climax, and resolution. Explain how the subplot is connected to the main plot of the story.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In A Game of Thrones, circumstances force both Robb and Daenerys to make decisions and behave in ways which defined their maturity. Compare and contrast Robb and Daenerys in terms of their maturity in the story. What behavior did they show which demonstrated their maturity? Did one character mature more than the other? If so, which character? How? Was one character required to make more mature decisions and behave more maturely than the other? If so, who? How?

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