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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 are buried in the Silent City?

2. To what does Jace invite Clary?

3. What has Clary discovered about some runes?

4. What does Clary begin to enjoy?

5. What does Simon do that gains the respect of the Shadowhunters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Clary and Jace return to the Institute?

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

4. Who do Jace and Clary encounter near the dumpsters at the Hotel Dumont and what does he tell them?

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

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

7. What does Dorothea say about Valentine and what does she reveal behind the portal curtain?

8. Why does Clary think Jocelyn put the Mortal Cup in the tarot deck?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "City of Bones". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in "City of Bones". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in "City of Bones". Consider the death of Mike as an random act of nature and the death of Luis as the result of conscious violence. Consider also in your answer the death of innocence in Rick from the beginning of the book to the end.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "City of Bones" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "City of Bones"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in the book to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "City of Bones" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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