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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 has Luke killed, according to Raphael in Chapter 3?

2. What is the name of Clary's mother?

3. Who is revealed to be Jace's father in Chapter 1?

4. What is the rune that represents the Wayland family of Shadowhunters?

5. What is the title of Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Valentine's major objectives that are introduced in the Prologue? What is Valentine's history with the Clave?

3. What happens once the Inquisitor faces Jace in Chapter 7?

4. Who deduces Valentine's plan in Chapter 8? What is the plan?

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

6. What happened to the former allies of Valentine after they'd attempted to overthrow the Clave?

7. Why is Luke called after a werewolf has been discovered killed in Chapter 2? Who else arrives, and why?

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

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

10. What is referenced regarding Valentine's past with the Clave in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Maia in the novel. How does Maia come to know Clary and her group of friends? When did Maia become a werewolf? How does this impact her relationships with the other main characters?

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 family in City of Ashes. How is this theme developed through character, symbolism, imagery, and action in the narrative? How does the meaning of family change for the characters in the course of the novel?

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