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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. What does Hodge say Valentine is besides powerful?

2. To where does the portal now open?

3. To what does Jace invite Clary?

4. Who leaves the circle first?

5. What does Jace throw at Raphael?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clary think Jocelyn put the Mortal Cup in the tarot deck?

2. What does Dorothea do as Clary is holding the Mortal Cup and how does Clary respond?

3. Where is Clary when she wakes from losing consciousness and what does Luke tell her?

4. What happens to Raphael when they are searching the inside of the Hotel and where do they find him?

5. What story does Raphael tell Jace and Clary about some boys, one of whom was his brother?

6. What does Hodge explain about the Circle?

7. What does Clary discover about some runes?

8. What does Hodge say about Valentine's personality and plan?

9. Why are Hodge and the Lightwoods punished and what are their punishments?

10. What does Brother Jeremiah learn when he examines Clary and what does he suggest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"City of Bones" belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "City of Bones". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Clare chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Clare chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Clare's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Clare use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme.)

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "City of Bones" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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