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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. What is the name of the Shadowhunter Malcolm Fade foved and who became an Iron Sister?

2. What instrument is played at James and Cordelia's wedding?

3. In Chapter 4, where is Magnus Bane going to undertake a project?

4. In Chapter 3, how long has it been since the Basilias released Elias?

5. In Chapter 8, how long does James stay with the Pouncebys giving his condolences for Basil's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what news does Matthew bring?

2. What problems has Cordelia been having with her sword, Cortana?

3. In Chapter 11, why does Elias come to speak to James, and how does James respond?

4. Who was the demon Yanluo?

5. What does James give Cordelia for their two-week anniversary, and why?

6. What becomes of Jesse after he dies?

7. What scene does Elias make at Cordelia's wedding, and how is his disgrace handled?

8. What does James tell his friends about the nightmares he had?

9. Who meets Grace in the drawing room on the day of Cordelia and James's wedding?

10. How does James describe Cordelia when he sees her as she is about to walk down the aisle to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not science fiction?

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