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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. Where does Thomas say that he attended a party that Magnus Bane threw?

2. What type of flowers does Lily have in her hair in Chapter 9?

3. How long have Will and Tessa shared their bedroom in Chapter 3?

4. What Prince of Hell is rumored to be the general of Hell's army?

5. In Chapter 12, who does Grace make kiss her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When did James catch the scalding fever and who cared for him then?

3. In "Days Past: Idris, 1900," what did Grace want James to do for her?

4. What is Hell Ruelle?

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

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

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

8. Where does James go in Chapter 1, and how has he struggled not to go there?

9. How did James remember finding himself in the greenhouse at Chiswick House in Chapter 7, and why does he not tell Charles and his father what happened?

10. Who is Anna Lightwood, what does she look like in Chapter 2, and what does she want with James and Matthew?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loyalty is an important theme in the novel. How do the beliefs of the Shadowhunters rely upon loyalty? What does loyalty mean to Shadowhunters? What expectations do Shadowhunters have regarding loyalty? How do characters demonstrate that loyalty in the book? How is the theme of loyalty used to demonstrate the role of loyalty?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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