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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 is now the keeper of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books?

2. Whose body do they discover with Fumero's?

3. What does Fermín disguise himself as?

4. Who kills Fumero?

5. From whom does Daniel receive a letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Daniel learn about Julián's parents in Nuria Monfort: Remembrance of the Lost Chapter 3?

2. How does the book end?

3. What does the newspaper's headline imply in City of Shadows Chapter 40?

4. Why does Daniel tell Gustavo about their story and Julián?

5. Why is someone burning Julián's books?

6. What is in the letter Daniel receives at the bookshop?

7. Why does Daniel go exploring in The Angel of Mist in City of Shadows Chapter 34?

8. Why do people think Julián is the one who died in the restaurant in Nuria Monfort: Remembrance of the Lost Chapter 8?

9. What does Daniel learn about Fermín in City of Shadows Chapter 36?

10. What was Fumero's plan for Jorge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At Nuria's funeral, Palacios pulls Daniel aside and tells Daniel that Nuria's last words were, "There are worse prisons than words" and to let " Penélope go." Palacious thinks the words are intended for Daniel. Who are the words really intended for? Explore what Nuria means by this statement. How is it relevant that these are her final words?

Essay Topic 2

Several people who know Julián mention that Daniel reminds them of Julián. In the book, how are Daniel and Julián alike? How are they different? Compare and contrast their lives as presented in the story. Use specific examples and quotes in your response.

Essay Topic 3

Shadows are an important symbol in the novel. What do the shadows in the book represent? How do shadows and the things they represent play a role in the story?

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