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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 does Gast mention that is in Jesse's soul?

2. What was Ariadne's name before she was adopted?

3. How is Magnus related to Belial?

4. In Chapter 16, who catches Thomas when he tries to sneak out of James's house?

5. What is Lucie's preferred weapon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Lucie commands Jesse to live?

2. What bargain does Lucie make with Malcolm Fade?

3. How does Anna say that Grace came to live with Tatiana?

4. Why is Matthew sad?

5. What happens in Chapter 20, James, Cordelia, Christopher, Matthew, and Lucie ride away from the Shadow Market?

6. Who accosts Lucie, and how does Jesse help?

7. In Chapter 19, what has been provided for Thomas and Alastair's comfort in the Sanctuary?

8. What does the courtyard look like in Chapter 24?

9. Who gives Thomas an alibi?

10. What happens when Matthew and Cordelia go to find Wayland the Smith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 storyline? 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 2

The setting in a book is the place or places where the action takes place. Where and when does the story take place? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

Essay Topic 3

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does the author use chapter titles in the novel?

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