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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 18, what does Lucie offer to do for Malcolm Fade?

2. After using the Mortal Sword to test Thomas, from what Shakespearean play does Will say a quote?

3. What old road do Matthew and Cordelia find as they follow a path from Uffington?

4. Where does Cordelia scratch Belial in Chapter 24?

5. Where was Thomas's tutor in Madrid from?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 21, who comes to see Christopher and why?

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

3. What does the pithos do?

4. What does James see when he wakes in Chapter 14?

5. What bargain does Lucie make with Malcolm Fade?

6. What does Emmanuel Gast tell Lucie about Jesse?

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

8. What happens in Chapter 20, James, Cordelia, Christopher, Matthew, and Lucie ride away from the Shadow Market?

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

10. What does Lucie find when she goes to Jesse's coffin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not science fiction?

Essay Topic 3

Grace is given a power. What power is Grace given? What does her mother expect her to do with her power? What are the limitations of her power?

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