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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. In Chapter 2, how long has it been since James had a letter from Grace?

2. On what street is Hell Ruelle?

3. In Chapter 2, who is Lucie dancing with when Cordelia arrives at the ball?

4. When James had the scalding fever in 1900, who read to him?

5. How old was Grace when her parents were killed by demons?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Princes of Hell, and why does James research them?

2. What did Tatiana do after Jesse died?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Grace want James to do, and how does James react?

4. Why do Grace and Tatiana come to the Institute in Chapter 12?

5. What does Malcolm Fade look like in Chapter 9?

6. In Chapter 12, what does Grace tell James?

7. What happens when Grace meets James at the bridge in Chapter 10?

8. In 1899, how did James and Lucie spend their summer?

9. What is Hell Ruelle?

10. What do Lucie and Cordelia see when they arrive at Chiswick House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Siblings are children who have one or both parents in common. What are some sibling relationships in the novel? How are these relationships different? Which of these relationships are positive and which are negative at the beginning of the novel? How do the relationships change in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Prejudice is usually a negative feeling about a person or group based upon their values, sex, gender, beliefs, or other qualities. How are Shadowhunters prejudiced against Downworlders? Are Downworlders also prejudiced against Shadowhunters? How do their feelings of prejudice influence how they treat one another and feel about one another? What conflicts are caused by prejudice?

Essay Topic 3

Analogies are used to compare an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar. How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

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