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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. Where do Clary and Jace run?

2. Who does Raphael say he is looking for among the vampires?

3. What does a werewolf tell Raphael?

4. How often may the Lightwoods return to Idris?

5. What happens when Jill stands before the Council?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jace throw a knife at Raphael, and what do Jace and Clary notice in the stairwell?

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

4. What does Hodge explain about the Circle?

5. Where does Jace get weapons to fight the vampires and what is the relationship between the shadowhunters and various world religions?

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

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

8. What does Clary discover about some runes?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "City of Bones", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement.) Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "City of Bones". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot.) Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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

Jace is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in "City of Bones" and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Harry who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

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