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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. When Gabriel joins Cecily in the training room after the arrival of the Silent Brothers in Chapter 13: “The Mind Has Mountains,” he suggests they play what card game?

2. From what Shakespearean play is the title of Chapter 15: “Stars, Hide Your Fires” derived?

3. What does Tessa see has left a mark on Will’s body “in the shape of a pale white star” after she has consummated her love with him in the end of Chapter 19: “To Lie and Burn”?

4. Who saves Will from the automaton when his Seraph blade dissolves outside the inn in Chapter 18: “For This Alone”?

5. Tessa tells Mortmain in 16: “The Clockwork Princess,” “I know your adoptive parents were” what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Woolsey Scott. What is Woolsey’s history in The Infernal Devices series?

2. What causes the automatons to become animated in Chapter 20: "The Infernal Devices"?

3. What does Mortmain tell Tessa he plans to do with her in Chapter 14: “Parabatai”?

4. What confession does Gabriel Lightwood make in Chapter 17: "Only Noble To Be Good"?

5. What events led Mortmain to kidnap Aloysius Starkweather’s granddaughter?

6. How are Tessa and Will awoken in Chapter 20: "The Infernal Devices"? Who greets them?

7. What does Charlotte say in her letter after Gabriel’s confession in Chapter 17: "Only Noble To Be Good"?

8. How is Henry Branwell injured in Chapter 21: "Burning Gold"?

9. What physical conflict takes place in Chapter 14: “Parabatai”?

10. Tessa learns from Mortmain in his chambers his reasons for kidnapping her in Chapter 14: “Parabatai.” What are the reasons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of loyalty and good versus evil in the novel. How are these themes reinforced through symbolism and imagery? What characters embody the themes of loyalty and the battle of good versus evil? Which side prevails in the story's ending?

Essay Topic 2

Examine and discuss the characters of Gideon and Gabriel Lightwood in the novel. What conflicts are introduced following the battle against the demon worm that Benedict Lightwood transformed into? How do these conflicts drive Gabriel and Gideon to further actions to protect their family? Are they successful?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of romantic love in Clockwork Princess. How is this theme manifested in the characters of Tessa, Jem, and Will? How is the theme explored through Gideon and Gabriel Lightwood? What statement do you think the author makes regarding romantic love in the story?

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