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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 17, which Silent Brother comes with a message for Cordelia?

2. From whom did Anna get a snuffbox that belonged to Magnus Bane?

3. In Chapter 17, who does Sophie allow to see Thomas before the Inquisitor sees him?

4. In Chapter 17, who offers an alibi for Thomas?

5. In Chapter 15, where is Hypatia Vex opening her new magic shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Matthew and Cordelia go to find Wayland the Smith?

2. What did Tatiana do when Grace could not work her power on James?

3. What is the plan for guarding James in Chapter 16?

4. What is the throne like that James sees in Chapter 22?

5. Why does Grace never tell Jesse about the bracelet?

6. What does the courtyard look like in Chapter 24?

7. Why do James, Cordelia, Anna, Lucie, and the Merry Thieves go to the Shadow Market?

8. Who catches Thomas leaving James's house, and what conversation do they have?

9. Who gives Thomas an alibi?

10. Why is Matthew sad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does the author use chapter titles in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

James and Cordelia have a marriage of convenience. What is a marriage of convenience? Why is their marriage considered to be a marriage of convenience?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does the author use idioms in the book? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning?

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