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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 does the narrator say Clary had always hated in the beginning of Chapter 18?

2. Where does Maia say she's from in Chapter 18?

3. What is the title of Chapter 12?

4. How has Luke been injured while fighting the demons on the ship in Chapter 18?

5. What does Jace order at the diner in the Epilogue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What exchange takes place between Valentine and the Inquisitor in Chapter 17?

2. What exchange takes place between Clary and Valentine in Chapter 19?

3. How does Jace reach Valentine's ship in Chapter 13? What does he encounter when he reaches the ship?

4. What does Clary consider about Simon's appearance in Chapter 13?

5. What exchange takes place between Jace and Raphael in Chapter 13? What does this exchange signify?

6. From what narrative point of view is the story related in City of Ashes?

7. What does Clary surmise about her abilities in Chapter 14?

8. How is the effectiveness of Clary's rune proven in Chapter 14?

9. What exchange takes place between Clary and Luke in the Epilogue?

10. How does Clary manage to destroy Valentine's ship in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the family members of the Lightwood family. How many siblings are in this family? Who is the matriarch of the family? Who is the patriarch? Are these characters likable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Inquisitor Herondale. When did she become the overseer for the Clave and the Shadowhunters? What is Inquisitor Herondale's relationship with Jace like? How does their relationship evolve in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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