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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 Jace point out about the Mortal Cup?

2. What does Jace forget that causes him concern when he remembers?

3. What would happen if Hodge leaves the Institute?

4. Where does Clary awaken?

5. Where does Jace take Clary after the Cathedral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Clary when she goes before the Silent Council?

2. What scene demonstrates Isabelle's dubious cooking abilities?

3. What happens to Raphael when they are searching the inside of the Hotel and where do they find him?

4. What does Hodge say about Valentine's personality and plan?

5. What does Brother Jeremiah learn when he examines Clary and what does he suggest?

6. Describe the fight with Abbadon.

7. What happens when Jace lets go of Raphael and who comes to Jace and Clary's rescue?

8. Why are Hodge and the Lightwoods punished and what are their punishments?

9. What do Jace and Clary find initially when they arrive at Hotel Dumont and look for an entrance into the building?

10. What does Dorothea do as Clary is holding the Mortal Cup and how does Clary respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and sometimes it is the other way around. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think "City of Bones" is? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 2

"City of Bones" is one book in a series of novels involving Clary, Jace, Simon and their families and friends. Discuss the following.

1. What are some advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are some disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier, more difficult, or about the same to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "City of Bones"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "City of Bones" including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.

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