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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 the Silent Brothers?

2. To what does Jace invite Clary?

3. What does Hodge do to Jace?

4. Where does Clary awaken?

5. What does Raphael admit?

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 are Hodge and the Lightwoods punished and what are their punishments?

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

4. What does Clary discover about some runes?

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

6. What story does Raphael tell Jace and Clary about some boys, one of whom was his brother?

7. How does Clary demonstrate her discovery and what does she deduce about the Mortal Cup from her discovery?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

"City of Bones" belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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