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A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin (2000) - Exam
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  • 1. A Storm of Swords, the third novel in George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire', published in 2000, plunges readers deeper into the brutal and politically intricate world of Westeros, where the battle for the Iron Throne reaches new heights. The story unfolds with multiple point-of-view characters, including the likes of Jon Snow, Arya Stark, and Tyrion Lannister, as they navigate a landscape fraught with treachery, shifting alliances, and the ever-looming threat of war. The narrative intertwines arcs of betrayal and loyalty, showcasing the stark realities of power struggles as well as the moral complexities faced by each character. Key events include the shocking Red Wedding, which alters the course of the war in a devastating fashion, and the rise of both the Night's Watch and the Wildlings, as Jon Snow grapples with his identity between them. Themes of honor, revenge, and the harshness of destiny permeate the text, highlighting Martin's signature blend of gritty realism and intricate plotting. As the tensions escalate between the North and the South, and the pacts of old are shattered, A Storm of Swords not only propels the overarching narrative forward but also delves into the personal struggles and growth of its characters, making it a poignant and unforgettable installment in the series.

    Who is known as the King in the North?
A) Theon Greyjoy
B) Jon Snow
C) Robb Stark
D) Roose Bolton
  • 2. What is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms?
A) Storm's End
B) King's Landing
C) Winterfell
D) Casterly Rock
  • 3. Which character loses their hand in the series?
A) Bronn
B) Theon Greyjoy
C) Tyrion Lannister
D) Jaime Lannister
  • 4. What is the name of Jon Snow's direwolf?
A) Summer
B) Lady
C) Nymeria
D) Ghost
  • 5. Who kills Joffrey Baratheon at his own wedding?
A) Cersei Lannister
B) Petyr Baelish
C) Olenna Tyrell
D) Tyrion Lannister
  • 6. What is the motto of House Lannister?
A) Family, Duty, Honor
B) Growing Strong
C) Hear Me Roar!
D) We Do Not Sow
  • 7. Who is known as The Red Viper of Dorne?
A) Doran Martell
B) Areo Hotah
C) Oberyn Martell
D) Ellaria Sand
  • 8. What is Lady Catelyn Stark's maiden name?
A) Lannister
B) Tully
C) Baratheon
D) Arryn
  • 9. What is the name of Arya Stark's sword?
A) Ice
B) Widow's Wail
C) Oathkeeper
D) Needle
  • 10. Who is Ser Jorah Mormont in love with?
A) Sansa Stark
B) Daenerys Targaryen
C) Cersei Lannister
D) Margaery Tyrell
  • 11. What is the title of the ruler of the Iron Islands?
A) King of Salt and Rock
B) Lord of the Iron Islands
C) Lord Reaper of Pyke
D) Iron King
  • 12. Who becomes Hand of the King after Tywin Lannister's death?
A) Stannis Baratheon
B) Kevan Lannister
C) Petyr Baelish
D) Jaime Lannister
  • 13. What is the traditional White Walker weapon?
A) Ice
B) Dark Sister
C) Heartsbane
D) Longclaw
  • 14. What is the name of Maester Aemon's brother, known as the Mad King?
A) Aegon V Targaryen
B) Rhaegar Targaryen
C) Viserys Targaryen
D) Aerys II Targaryen
  • 15. Who is the ruler of Dorne throughout most of the series?
A) Doran Martell
B) Quentyn Martell
C) Ellaria Sand
D) Oberyn Martell
  • 16. What is the name of Stannis Baratheon's daughter who can see the future in the flames?
A) Shireen
B) Selyse
C) Shirei
D) Myrcella
  • 17. Who kills Renly Baratheon using dark magic?
A) Davos Seaworth
B) Melisandre
C) Stannis Baratheon
D) Brienne of Tarth
  • 18. Who leads the Night's Watch at the beginning of 'A Storm of Swords'?
A) Randyll Tarly
B) Eddard Stark
C) Jon Snow
D) Jeor Mormont
  • 19. What is the name of the castle that serves as the headquarters of the Night's Watch?
A) Dragonstone
B) Harrenhal
C) Castle Black
D) Winterfell
  • 20. Who is chosen as the new Lord Commander of the Night's Watch at the end of the book?
A) Alliser Thorne
B) Pypar
C) Janos Slynt
D) Jon Snow
  • 21. What is the sigil of House Lannister?
A) A dragon
B) A direwolf
C) A lion
D) A stag
  • 22. Who gives Arya Stark a 'Valar Morghulis' coin in the story?
A) Jaqen H'ghar
B) The Hound
C) Samwell Tarly
D) Syrio Forel
  • 23. Which kingdom is ruled by Oberyn Martell in 'A Storm of Swords'?
A) The Reach
B) Dorne
C) The Riverlands
D) The Stormlands
  • 24. In 'A Storm of Swords', where does the Red Wedding take place?
A) Winterfell
B) The Twins
C) Riverrun
D) King's Landing
  • 25. Who orders the massacre of the Starks at the Red Wedding in the book?
A) Walder Frey
B) Theon Greyjoy
C) Tywin Lannister
D) Roose Bolton
  • 26. Who becomes the new King in the Iron Islands after the death of Balon Greyjoy?
A) Theon Greyjoy
B) Victarion Greyjoy
C) Asha Greyjoy
D) Euron Greyjoy
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