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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. Where is the cemetery located that Clary and her friends go to in the beginning of Chapter 10?
2. Who is sleeping on the red couch in the foyer to the Institute in the beginning of Chapter 9?
3. What is the title of Chapter 11?
4. Who leads the Shadowhunters toward the entrance to Bone City in Chapter 7?
5. Who is the author of the quote that opens Part Two of the novel?
Short Essay Questions
1. On what condition does the Faerie Queen say she'll release Clary from Seelie Court?
2. Describe Clary's chldhood. Who raised Clary and what has happened to this character?
3. What happens to Jace after he is imprisoned in Chapter 5?
4. What are Maia's feelings toward Jace? How are Maia's feelings about Jace tied to her past?
5. What happened to the former allies of Valentine after they'd attempted to overthrow the Clave?
6. Why is Luke called after a werewolf has been discovered killed in Chapter 2? Who else arrives, and why?
7. Who does Clary encounter when she arrives at Luke's home in Chapter 11? What is discussed?
8. What happens when Simon "re-awakens" as a vampire in Chapter 10?
9. Who is Stephen Herondale and what is his significance in City of Ashes?
10. Who is Jocelyn and what is the status of her condition in City of Ashes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the plot structure of City of Ashes. Where in the narrative do the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement occur? How would you compare the structure of this novel with others you have read in class? Did you feel that the ending of the novel was a happy one? 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
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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