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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. The narrator says in the beginning of Chapter 3, "The first time Clary had ever seen the Institute, it had looked like" what?

2. Why does Simon no longer wear glasses in Chapter 11?

3. What name does Jace tell Luke he doesn't want to be called in Chapter 3?

4. What is the title of Chapter 3?

5. What is the title of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What conversation takes place between Jace and Valentine in Chapter 5?

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

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

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

7. What is Simon's relationship with vampires in Chapters 8 and 9?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Clary in the novel. How old is Clary when the story begins? What does the author establish about Clary's past through exposition and flashback? What are Clary's strengths and weaknesses as a protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the settings in City of Ashes. Where do Clary and the other main characters live? How do they travel around their environment? What imagery does the author employ in describing the settings in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of love and romance in City of Ashes. What characters in the novel are romantically linked? What challenges do these relationships face in the course of the story? How are these themes developed through imagery, symbolism, and setting?

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