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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. In Chapter 23, what is the color theme for James and Cordelia's engagement party?

2. At the end of Chapter 20, who takes Cordelia home?

3. In Chapter 17, what does Alastair tell Cortana about her father that she did not know?

4. How many shapes does Belial have?

5. In Chapter 21, how long does Jem believe that the wound Belial received will keep him weak and disembodied?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Lucie, Thomas, and Christopher learn while spying on the Enclave meeting in Chapter 15?

2. In Chapter 22, what does James do after Cordelia absolves him of any blame for the fire at Blackthorn Manor?

3. In Chapter 13, when James is on Blackfriar Bridge what does he feel?

4. In Chapter 17, what does Cordelia learn about her father, and why was she not told before?

5. What plan does Christopher need in Chapter 18, and why is it forbidden to grow it?

6. What does Consul Charlotte Fairchild tell Lucie and Cordelia about using the Mortal Sword in a letter?

7. What does Cordelia perform at Hell Ruelle?

8. In Chapter 19, what demon approaches Grace and what does he tell her?

9. What happens when James and the others go to the infirmary in the Silent City?

10. In Chapter 21, what happens when James goes to Blackthorn Manor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding of what is happening difficult?

Essay Topic 2

Prejudice is usually a negative feeling about a person or group based upon their values, sex, gender, beliefs, or other qualities. How are Shadowhunters prejudiced against Downworlders? Are Downworlders also prejudiced against Shadowhunters? How do their feelings of prejudice influence how they treat one another and feel about one another? What conflicts are caused by prejudice?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal is breaking trust and hurting someone. Why does Tatiana believe she has been betrayed in the novel? Who does she think has betrayed her? How do Tatiana's feelings of betrayal affect her life and how she treats others?

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