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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. How does the curse on Hodge get lifted?

2. Why does Clary need to go to the Silent City?

3. What does Raphael admit?

4. Where did Jocelyn hide the Mortal Cup?

5. Where does Clary awaken?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jace lets go of Raphael and who comes to Jace and Clary's rescue?

2. What does Dorothea say about Valentine and what does she reveal behind the portal curtain?

3. How does Clary demonstrate her discovery and what does she deduce about the Mortal Cup from her discovery?

4. What does Clary discover about some runes?

5. Describe the fight with Abbadon.

6. What scene demonstrates Isabelle's dubious cooking abilities?

7. What does Magnus Bane explain about the mental block in Clary's mind?

8. What do Jace and Clary find initially when they arrive at Hotel Dumont and look for an entrance into the building?

9. What happens when Clary and Jace return to the Institute?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Clary and Isabelle. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Jace and Simon. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "City of Bones" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "City of Bones" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why this book is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Jace is in some ways a larger-than-life hero. Despite incredible odds, he usually comes out on top, in "City of Bones" and in the others in the series. Discuss the following:

1. Does having a larger-than-life hero make that person less of a hero? In other words, which is more admirable--a hero who ultimately always "lands on his feet," or one who strives against impossible odds and doesn't succeed?

2. Does a character have to be successful in order to be a hero? Explain your answer.

3. Choose one other character besides Harry who you might call a hero/heroine and explain why you choose that person.

4. Does every work of fiction have to have a hero? Explain your answer.

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