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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. On his first visit to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, what book does Daniel take from the shelf?

2. What type of shop did Julián's father own?

3. Who wants to be "Someone whom a child will not only love because he's his father but will also admire for the person he is"?

4. Who did Nuria say wanted to find Julián in Paris?

5. Who tells Daniel and Fermín about Julián at the place where they go in City of Shadows Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the letter Daniel took from Julián's old apartment say?

2. How did Tomás and Daniel meet and become friends?

3. What does Fermín discover about the post office box that was getting mail for Julián's mother?

4. Why does Daniel wake up screaming at the beginning of the book?

5. Why is Bea waiting outside the bookshop for Daniel in City of Shadows Chapter 26?

6. How does Daniel feel about Clara upon first meeting her in Days of Ashes Chapter 2?

7. What does Daniel show Bea on their first date in City of Shadows Chapter 21?

8. Describe The Cemetery of Forgotten Books.

9. Why does Daniel's father take him to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books?

10. What does Daniel learn about Julián and the Fortuny family when he goes to the Fortuny hat shop in City of Shadows Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several people who know Julián mention that Daniel reminds them of Julián. In the book, how are Daniel and Julián alike? How are they different? Compare and contrast their lives as presented in the story. Use specific examples and quotes in your response.

Essay Topic 2

After he discovers Penélope is dead, Julián takes on the role of Laín Coubert, the devil, from his books and sets out to find and destroy every copy of all of his own books. What is his goal in doing this? What is he trying to do? How does he believe destroying his books will affect his story?

Essay Topic 3

At Nuria's funeral, Palacios pulls Daniel aside and tells Daniel that Nuria's last words were, "There are worse prisons than words" and to let " Penélope go." Palacious thinks the words are intended for Daniel. Who are the words really intended for? Explore what Nuria means by this statement. How is it relevant that these are her final words?

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