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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 is accused of being "mad" in the beginning of Chapter 1?

2. What is Clary's mother holding in her hand in the dream in Chapter 8?

3. Where does Luke say he knew Shadowhunters like Jace in Chapter 4?

4. What is the title of Part Two of City of Ashes?

5. Who is the demon that the pentagram is supposed to keep from escaping in the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the Silent City and how is it described in the narrative?

2. On what condition does the Faerie Queen say she'll release Clary from Seelie Court?

3. How is the theme of prejudice addressed in Chapters 10 and 11 of the novel?

4. Who is Stephen Herondale and what is his significance in City of Ashes?

5. How do Clary and her friends reach Seelie Court? Who greets them there?

6. Describe Jace's family history. Who did Jace believe to be his father?

7. What does Clary relate to her mother in Chapter 11? Who overhears her?

8. Who does Clary encounter when she arrives at Luke's home in Chapter 11? What is discussed?

9. Who is Jocelyn and what is the status of her condition in City of Ashes?

10. What warnings do Clary and her friends receive when they enter Seelie Court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Clary's relationship with Simon in City of Ashes. How does their relationship evolve in the course of the narrative? What causes the changes in their relationship? Do you think that Simon is a likable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of prejudice in City of Ashes. What are some examples of prejudices between the different factions or species in the narrative? How do these prejudices impact the main characters? How would you relate these prejudices to your own life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Downworlders in City of Angels. What creatures are considered Downworlders and what is their relationship to Mundanes and to Shadowhunters? What are the objectives and the strengths and weaknesses of Downworlders?

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