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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 16, what is the scent of Cordelia's perfume?

2. What type of rune is missing on Lilian Highsmith's body?

3. Where does James think he takes himself and Magnus when they try to go to Edom in Chapter 22?

4. Who is Lucie supposed to meet at the Limehouse in Chapter 20?

5. What time of day have all the murders taken place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the pithos do?

2. What does Thomas discover when he hears a scream in Chapter 17?

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

4. In Chapter 19, what has been provided for Thomas and Alastair's comfort in the Sanctuary?

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

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

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

8. What does Emmanuel Gast tell Lucie about Jesse?

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

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

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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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