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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 rune that represents the Lightwood family of Shadowhunters?

2. Who wrote the following quote that opens Part One of the novel: "I believe I am in Hell, therefore I am"?

3. Who digs Simon's grave in Chapter 10?

4. What is the title of Chapter 6?

5. What does Luke claim his last name is in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clary assist in freeing Jace from prison in Chapter 6?

2. What does Clary learn when she arrives at the Institute in Chapter 5?

3. Describe Clary's chldhood. Who raised Clary and what has happened to this character?

4. What is the significance of Simon's conversion to being a vampire in Chapter 10?

5. What happens to Jace after he is imprisoned in Chapter 5?

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

7. What are Maia's feelings toward Jace? How are Maia's feelings about Jace tied to her past?

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

9. What happens when Simon "re-awakens" as a vampire in Chapter 10?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Valentine's overall objective and his actions and obstacles in the story. What does Valentine want to achieve by performing the ritual? Why does he want to achieve this goal? What must he do in order to achieve his objective?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the events that occur in the Epilogue of the novel. What has led to Simon's recovery? What information does Simon relate to Clary in the Epilogue? What does Clary learn from Jace? What does she encounter when she arrives at the hospital?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of coming of age in City of Ashes. How can the characters in the novel be seen as metaphors for contemporary teenage society? What are the struggles that the characters face as they grow older and wiser? How does the author develop this theme through symbolism?

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