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Have you watched every episode of "Game of Thrones"... twice? If so, this quiz might be for you. Let's get started to find out how much you really know about this blockbuster HBO hit.
Just in case you've been living in a cave, "Game of Thrones" is a show on HBO is based on George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series that was first published in 1996. "A Game of Thrones" was the first book in the series.
The show is full of rich characters and focuses on three storylines: the fight for the Iron Throne, the last descendant of the recently deposed dynasty, and the men of the Night's Watch. The show is not afraid to kill off these characters, either.
If you're a fan of the show, you have noticed two things: one, there are a ton of characters to get to know; and two, don't get to attached to them because they will probably be killed off. "Game of Thrones" is filmed on location in Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, and other exotic places, to give the show the iconic backdrops it is known for.
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Who said this memorable line: "I am the wife of the great Kahl and I carry his son inside me. The next time you raise a hand to me will be the last time you have hands."
Arya Stark
Daenerys Targaryen
It is said that on the night Daenerys was born on Dragonstone, a vast storm raged. For this reason, she is sometimes called "Daenerys Stormborn".
Cersei Lannister
Brienne of Tarth
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Who is known as "The Kingslayer"?
Sandor Clegane
Joffrey Baratheon
Eddard Stark
Jaime Lannister
Jaime previously served in the Kingsguard of Aerys Targaryen, known as the Mad King, before backstabbing him during the Sack of King's Landing.
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What was the name of the khal of the Dothraki that Daenerys marries?
Drogo
Drogo marries Daenerys outside the Free City of Pentos, but is unable to communicate with his new wife due to them not sharing a language.
Loras Tyrell
Gregor Clegane
Renly Baratheon
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Which of the following is NOT a family in Game of Thrones?
Stark
Tyrell
Mortensen
The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are divided between many hundreds of noble houses of various sizes. In Westeros ultimate power derives from the King on the Iron Throne and descends through the Great Houses that rule the constituent regions of the continent to their vassals.
Bolton
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What does Tyrion murder his father with?
Poison
Crossbow
When Tywin calls Shae a whore yet again, it is the final straw, and Tyrion shoots him in the stomach. Stunned and shocked, Tywin hisses "you're no son of mine". Tyrion replies that he is, and always has been, his son.
Sword
Mace
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What is it that Jaqen H'ghar teaches Arya Stark?
The proper way to act like a lady.
How to be a Faceless Man.
The Faceless Men of Braavos are a a feared order of mysterious assassins with the ability to change their appearance at will.
The best way to train a direwolf.
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What did Jorah, Dany, and Barristan see along the Walk of Punishment?
The Unsullied as the train.
The dragons eating.
The funeral procession following the murdered White Rat's burial in the Temple of the Graces
Slaves being punished for insubordination, strapped to crosses, and left to die in public
Daenerys offered a condemned man water, but he refuses to drink, saying that he just wants to die.
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Who said this memorable line: "War was easier than daughters."
Tywin Lannister
Lord Varys
Cersei Lannister
Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark
The Game of Thrones audience first meets Ned Stark when he must execute a deserter from the Night's Watch in the first episode of season 1. He makes a point of telling Bran that the man who passes the sentence should swing the sword and take responsibility for his own decisions.
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What is Shae's profession when she first meets Tyrion?
Handmaiden
Prostitute
She and Tyrion begun an exclusive relationship during the time he was fighting in the Lannister army as part of the Vanguard during the Battle of the Green Fork. Tyrion takes Shae with him as his secret mistress when he is sent to King's Landing to be acting Hand of the King.
Cook
Nanny to the Lannister children
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What was the name of Jon Snow's direwolf?
Ghost
An adult direwolf is as large as a small horse, and can rip a man's arm from its socket.
Nymeria
Summer
Lady
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What is the name of the deadly disease that causes the surface of the skin to harden and calcify?
Black Trump virus
Geostigma
Greyscale
People afflicted by the disease are often called "Stone Men", due to how it makes their skin hard and dead. Stone Men are often exiled from society to live in ruined cities in Essos, such as Old Valyria.
Lampington's disease
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As the younger brother of Robert and older brother of Renly, who claims to have true ownership of the Iron Throne?
Eddison Tollett
Petyr Baelish
Lord Varys
Stannis Baratheon
Stannis Baratheon is played by actor Stephen Dillane, who is also known for his work in The Hours (2002), Spy Game (2001) and King Arthur (2004).
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Who said this memorable line: "I'm simply asking you to run my kingdom while I eat, drink, and whore myself into an early grave."
Robert Barathean
Robert Barathean was played by actor Mark Addy who is also known for his work in Still Standing (2002), The Full Monty (1997) and The Time Machine (2002).
Thoros of Myr
Overyn Martell
Khal Drogo
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When did Daenerys receive the dragon eggs?
They were a welcome gift after arriving at the city of Astapor in Slaver's Bay.
They were a wedding gift from Magister Illyrio.
The last surviving dragons in the world were possessed by House Targaryen, who used them to conquer and unify the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The dragons eventually died out and the species was considered to be extinct throughout the world.
She found them the first night she traveled with the Dothraki.
A scout brought them to her after exploring the Red Waste and trying to find shelter.
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Who said this memorable line: "You're very kind. Someday it will get you killed."
Brienne of Tarth
Sandor Clegane, the Hound
While traveling to Eyrie to ransom Arya Stark to Lysa Arryn, they take shelter with a farmer who offers them refuge. The next morning, Arya discovers Sandor has robbed the farmer and is extremely angry, but the Hound is pragmatic, saying the farmer will die by winter due to lack of resources and protection, dead people don't need money, and Arya needs to learn to make ugly decisions.
Melisandre
Samwell Tarly
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Who said this memorable line: "Any man who must say, I am the king, is no true king."
Ned Stark
Petyr Baelish
Tywin Lannister
Tywin is known for his stoic, extremely intelligent, and calculating demeanor, but also his cold, manipulative, and often unfettered attitude, even for his family.
Grand Maester Pycelle
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Which of the following famously worships the Lord of Light?
Melisandre
In one ceremony for her god, she predicts that a heavy darkness will fall on the world in the wake of the long summer, that stars will bleed while the cold breath of winter will freeze the seas and says that the dead will rise in the north.
Joffrey Baratheon
Princess Myrcella
Bran Stark
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Who first said this memorable line: "The night is dark and full of terrors."
Olenna Tyrell
Mance Ryder
Jon Snow
Melisandre
Melisandre is often referred to as the Red Woman because she is a Red Priestess in the religion of R'hllor, the Lord of Light
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What does Ramsay Bolton do to Theon Greyjoy so that he will call himself "Reek"?
Asks nicely.
Threatens to kill Theon baby sister.
Tortures him sadistically in many ways.
One of the most devious parts of Ramsay's torture of Theon was pretending to be his friend, helping him escape, and then leading him back to the torture chamber and telling his men to refasten him to the rack "back where he belongs."
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What does Bran Stark repeatedly dream of?
Direwolves
A three-eyed raven
The three-eyed raven says, "We watch, we listen, and we remember. The past is already written. The ink is dry."
The Stark family crypt
White Walkers
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What is Sandor Clegane's nickname?
The Bastard of Bolton
The Kingslayer
The Hound
The Hound is deeply afraid of fire after his brother punished him for playing with one of his toys by holding his head in a burning brazier, leaving him with severe burn scars on the right half of his face.
The Mountain
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What was Lord Petyr Baelish's role on the Small Council?
Master of Coin
Baelish, popularly called Littlefinger, gets to deliver these memorable lines: "Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail, and never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb, but refuse. They cling to the realm, or love, or the gods…illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is. But they’ll never know this. Not until it’s too late."
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Master of War
Master of Ships
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Who said this memorable line: "First lesson: Stick them with the pointy end."
Jon Snow
In the first episode of season 1 of the series, Jon Snow gave Needle to Arya and told her to remember to "stick them with the pointy end," which she also tells Ned.
Tyrion Lannister
Brienne of Tarth
Joffrey Baratheon
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Who said this memorable line: "You know nothing, Jon Snow."
Daenerys Targaryen
Cersei Lannister
Ygritte
Ygritte has rare red hair, which is known as being "kissed by fire" among the wildlings.
Podrick Payne
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Who rescues Sansa and Theon as they fled through the forests of the North in the first episode of season
Robb Stark
The Hound
Brienne and Podrick
Upon being cornered by a squad of Bolton soldiers, they are rescued by Brienne and Podrick, who attack and kill the soldiers. Theon kills one of the soldiers, saving Pod's life and then Brienne again offers to pledge her loyalty to Sansa, who accepts.
Lord Varys
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Who said this memorable line: "Don't despair, I'm a constant disappointment to my own father, and I've learned to live with it."
Bran Stark
Podrick Payne
Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion has a fondness for prostitutes and drink, but is also intelligent, cunning, and educated. He also is a kind man who would protect the innocent claiming that he loves broken things.
Joffrey Baratheon
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Where do Jon Snow and Ygritte first make love?
In a luxurious bed in the palace at King's Landing
In a cave of natural hot springs
After, Ygritte tells Jon she wishes they could stay in the cave forever -- instead of having to leave and face the winter, wars, and monsters outside.
In a dark room in the fortification of the Wall where the Night's Watch lives
In the back room of Mance Rayder's hut
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In the first episode of season 1, who accidentally discovers Queen Cersei's secret?
Arya Stark
Bran Stark
Brandon Stark, usually called Bran, is the fourth child and second son of Eddard and Catelyn Stark.
Joffry Baratheon
Tyrion Lannister
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Who is Robb Stark's mother?
Talisa Stark
Sansa Stark
Arya Stark
Catelyn Stark
Catelyn, from House Tully and married into House Stark, is a devoted mother and is fiercely protective of her children.
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Who is arrested for the murder of Joffrey?
Podrick Payne
The Hound
Tyrion Lannister
The episode where Joffrey is poisoned, The Lion and the Rose, was written by George R.R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels. This episode was his sole contribution to the series for the season.
Melisandre
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Who ordered Ned Stark to be beheaded, despite Ned's confession of treason and offer of fealty?
Ser Ilyn Payne
Joffrey Baratheon
In a final bid to save his daughters' lives, Ned falsely confesses to conspiracy and swears fealty to Joffrey as the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. To the horror of Ned's daughters – and delight of the assembled crowd – Joffrey orders his execution.
Hodor
Grey Worm
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How does Brienne of Tarth become a member of Renly's Kingsguard?
She kills each of the seven current members of the Kingsguard.
She seduces the king.
She blackmails the Lannisters with the help of Pycelle.
She wins the opportunity in a tournament.
Brienne defeats Loras, the Knight of the Flowers, in a tournament and she requests a place in King Renly's Kingsguard. Renly immediately agrees, to Loras' annoyance.
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In which territory is Mance Rayder recognized as king?
Beyond the Wall
Mance Rayder is the leader of the "Free Folk" wildings and a feared opponent of the Night's Watch.
House Tyrell
Westeros
King's Landing
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What is Varys's nickname?
Khal
The Spider
Varys is a eunuch and was the Master of Whisperers on the King's Small Council until he is forced to flee King's Landing with Tyrion Lannister.
The Hound
Mother of Dragons
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How does Grey Worm become leader of the Unsullied?
He is selected by his peers per Dany's instructions.
Grey Worm chooses to keep his name as-is, since he considers it to be lucky since it was the one he had when Daenerys Stormborn set him free.
He is assigned the job by Missandei.
He wins the role by being able to balance a sword for the longest.
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What is the meaning of "Valar morghulis," the Valyrian aphorism?
All men must die.
When Messendai says this, Daenerys responds by saying that "we are not men", making Missandei grin.
Do the best. Be the best.
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Success or failure are irrelevant.
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Who said this memorable line: "My little birds are everywhere, even in the North, they whisper to me the strangest stories."
Petyr Baelish
Grand Maester Pycelle
Khal Drogo
Lord Varys
Varys, sometimes called the Spider, reveals his true loyalties are to Daenerys Targaryen (though she herself is initially unaware of this), as he believes her rule would be the best way to preserve peace and prosperity in the Seven Kingdoms.
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What was the nickname of Margaery's handsome brother, Loras?
The Knight of the Flowers
The son of Lord Mace Tyrell and heir to Highgarden, Loras is a popular tourney knight and ranks as one of the most skilled knights in Westeros.
The Spider
The Imp
Needle
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Who said this memorable line: "I've won every battle, but I'm losing this war."
Robb Stark
Robb earned the nickname "The Young Wolf" for his ferocity in battle as he continued to march south, winning victories against the Lannister army.
Daenerys Targaryen
Joffrey Baratheon
Roose Bolton
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Which of the following is NOT someone Margaery marries?
Joffrey Baratheon
Tommen Baratheon
Renly Baratheon
Jorah Mormont
Margaery's beauty is equaled by her cleverness, and as a true protegè of her grandmother Olenna, she is a gifted manipulator.
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Who said this memorable line: "And now I’ve struck a king. Did my hand fall from my wrist?"
Jaime Lannister
Theon Greyjoy
Jon Snow
Tyrion Lannister
Although there is no single hero in Game of Thrones, most call Tyrion the main protagonist of the series; a dwarf, he uses his wit and intellect to overcome the prejudice he faces.
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What is the name of the ancestral Stark sword that Tywin Lannister oversees the reforging of in the first episode of season 3?
Needle
Drogo
Ice
Ice is melted down by order of Tywin Lannister to make Jaime a new sword. When Jaime asks about the source of the Valyrian steel, Tywin simply replies that the previous owner no longer needed it.
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Who said this memorable line: "Sometimes severity is the price we pay for greatness."
Davos Seaworth
Grey Worm
Margaery Tyrell
Though Margaery has developed many facades in order to manipulate and sway the opinions of others in her favor, she is extremely loyal to her family and house, and will go to great lengths to keep them safe.
Hodor
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Of these options, which is the youngest Stark child?
Jon
Robb
Sansa
Arya
Arya rejects the notion that she must become a lady and marry for influence and power, instead she believes she can forge her own destiny.
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Which is the youngest child of Tywin Lannister?
Jaime Lannister
Cersei Lannister
Joanna Lannister
Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion's mother Joanna Lannister died giving birth to him, and his father and sister blame him for the death.
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Why did Samwell Tarly join the Night's Watch?
It was punishment for stealing.
His father threatened to kill him if Sam didn't join.
Sam's father Randyll Tarly was one of the most skilled military commanders in Westeros, and he hoped for a son who would carry on his leadership of House Tarly in battle, not an overweight scholarly-minded son like Sam who has no thirst for violence. His father, ashamed of him, forced Sam to take the black under threat of death in order to disinherit him.
He volunteered out of selfless devotion to the protection of the realm.
He was an orphan and had no other options.
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Who said this memorable line: "You sound like a bloody woman."
Tywin Lannister
Brienne of Tarth
Because Brienne is unusually tall and muscular for a Westeros woman, she is often subject to scorn and condescension, which have led her to becoming extremely pragmatic and blunt. She said this line to Jaime when he was whining.
Theon Greyjoy
Petyr Baelish
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How do Daenerys and Ser Jorah Mormont meet?
He introduces himself at her wedding as someone that served her father for many years.
Despite his strong and unrequited feelings for her, Daenerys dismisses Jorah from her service after learning of his past spying.
They grew up together in the North.
Jorah was good friends with Dany's brother and he introduced the two of them.
Ser Jorah is a legendary dragon master and Dany seeks him out for advice.
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What is the profession of Daario Naharis?
Pear brandy connoisseur
Tyroshi sellsword
Daario was employed as a lieutenant in the Second Sons. He was held in high enough regard by the company's co-captains, Mero and Prendahl na Ghezn, that they allowed him to join them in contract negotiations and discussions of the company's future.
Leader of the Unsullied
Member of the Night's Watch
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Who said this memorable line: "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die."
Cersei Lannister
Lena Headey who played Cersei Lannister, was recommended to audition for the role by her long time friend Peter Dinklage who played Tyrion Lannister. They liked Lena so much for the role that they never auditioned anyone else for the part.
Daenerys Targaryen
Tywin Lannister
Ned Stark
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What murders Lady Walda and her child?
Dogs
Ramsay, her stepson, unleashes his hounds who proceed to kill both her and her newborn son.
Birds of prey
White Walkers
Direwolves
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Who married at the Red Wedding?
Catelyn Tully and Eddard Stark
Robart Baratheon and Cersei Lannister
Lysa Tully and Jon Arryn
Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey
The mastermind behind the Red Wedding is Tywin Lannister, who conspired with Frey and Lord Roose Bolton to betray the Northern army in return for clemency and rewards, the breaking of the marriage pact being a mere cover for the massacre.
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Which of the following did NOT serve as the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch?
Jon Snow
Samwell Tarly
Lord Commanders serve for life, and new ones are popularly elected in a Choosing, in which every current member of the Night's Watch casts an equal vote.
Alliser Thorne
Jeor Mormont
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How many knights make up the Kingsguard?
2
7
Like the brothers of the Night's Watch, members of the Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children.
14
21
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What is pictured on the sigil of the House Tyrell of Highgarden?
A gold lion on a red field
A golden rose on a green field
The House Tyrell rules over the Reach, a vast, fertile, and heavily-populated region of southwestern Westeros, from their castle-seat, Highgarden.
A grey direwolf on a snow-white field
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Where did Petyr Baelish grow up as a foster?
Iron Islands
The North
Riverrun
Petyr went to Riverrun when he was eight years old, carrying all he owned in a bundle. There he befriended Catelyn and Lysa Tully, and their brother Edmure mockingly nicknamed him "Littlefinger" in reference to his small height at the time and the location of his minor landholdings.
Stormlands
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Kingdoms?
Principality of Dorne
Kingdom of the Eriador
The realm actually consists of nine distinct regions, the remaining two being formally established after the War of Conquest.
Kingdom of the Mountain and the Vale
Kingdom of the Rock
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of the Night's Watch?
Watchers
The Night's Watch consists of three groups: the Rangers, who fight, defend the Wall and patrol the Haunted Forest; the Builders, who maintain the Wall and the castles; and the Stewards, who support and feed the members of the Watch.
Rangers
Builders
Stewards
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Who said this memorable line: “Give my regards to the Night’s Watch. I’m sure it will be thrilling. And if it’s not, it’s only for life.”
Jamie Lannister
Members of the Night's Watch swear an oath of duty that prohibits marriage, family, and land ownership, and recruits renounce all past allegiances and birthrights.
Samwell Tarly
Jorah Mormont
Eddison Tollett
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Where are Sansa Stark and Jon Snow finally reunited?
Winterfell
King's Landing
Temple of the Graces in Meereen
Castle Black at the Wall
Jon, having just resigned from the Night's Watch, is alerted by the lookout's horn as Sansa, Brienne, and Podrick arrive at Castle Black. Sansa tries to convince Jon to help her retake Winterfell however he is reluctant to fight. Frustrated, Sansa declares to Jon that she will take back Winterfell whether he helps her or not.
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