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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. Who escorts Tatiana to Chiswick House in the Epilogue?

2. What do Thomas and Christopher take to Cordelia when they visit her in Chapter 21?

3. Who agrees to perform at Hell Ruelle in Chapter 14?

4. What does Anna bring James in Chapter 21 to cheer him up?

5. What used to be grown in the Lightwood greenhouse for the family to enjoy in winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 20, how do James and Cordelia stop Belial?

2. In Chapter 17, what does Cordelia learn about her father, and why was she not told before?

3. Where is the Enclave meeting held in Chapter 22, and how has Tessa decorated the room?

4. At the end of Chapter 23, what does Cordelia think the year of marriage to James will be like?

5. How does Cordelia get Cortana?

6. What does Cordelia perform at Hell Ruelle?

7. Where do the Nephilim guard escort Tatiana before she is sent to Adamant Citadel?

8. What does Alastair tell Cordelia about going to the Academy in "Days Past: Cirenworth Hall, 1898"?

9. In Chapter 22, what does James do after Cordelia absolves him of any blame for the fire at Blackthorn Manor?

10. What request does Tatiana make before the guard escort her to Adamant Citadel, and what does she do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding of what is happening difficult?

Essay Topic 2

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Do the settings in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or does it almost take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

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