4. When Tessa transforms into the angel in Chapter 21: “Burning Gold,” her skin is said to turn gold and tear apart. From where Tessa’s skin tears, what is said to leak from the wounds?

5. When Charlotte comes into Jem’s room while Sophie sits by his bed in Chapter 13: “The Mind Has Mountains,” she tells Sophie that “Bridget’s in one of her moods; she says she can’t find” what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlotte say in her letter after Gabriel’s confession in Chapter 17: "Only Noble To Be Good"?

2. Describe the character of Woolsey Scott. What is Woolsey’s history in The Infernal Devices series?

3. When and where is the Epilogue set? What does Tessa learn in this chapter?

4. What are the Shadowhunters admiring in the opening of Chapter 20: "The Infernal Devices"?

5. What discovery is made regarding Brother Zachariah in Chapter 21: "Burning Gold"?

6. What confession does Gabriel Lightwood make in Chapter 17: "Only Noble To Be Good"?

7. Why does Gideon Lightwood suggest that Sophie Collins undergo Ascension in the narrative?

8. How are Tessa and Will awoken in Chapter 20: "The Infernal Devices"? Who greets them?

9. Tessa learns from Mortmain in his chambers his reasons for kidnapping her in Chapter 14: “Parabatai.” What are the reasons?

10. How is Tessa’s condition described in Chapter 22: "Thunder in the Trumpet"? What does Will suggest will help her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the back-story of the Clave and Axel Mortmain in The Infernal Devices. What role did Mortmain play in the previous two novels of the trilogy? What are his intentions are in Clockwork Princess? Is Mortmain successful in his objectives? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of romantic love in Clockwork Princess. How is this theme manifested in the characters of Tessa, Jem, and Will? How is the theme explored through Gideon and Gabriel Lightwood? What statement do you think the author makes regarding romantic love in the story?