How Well Do You Know City Of Bones?
Maybe it's been a while since you last read City of Bones, or maybe you just read it for the first time, or maybe you're somewhere in between. Wherever you are, here are questions to test your knowledge on Book One of the Mortal Instruments series. No cheating, though! See how well you can do without having the book at hand. And just to give you that tiny bit of a challenge, you have 10 minute to complete the quiz. Good luck!
- 1.
What is the name of the summer camp at which Simon learned archery?
- A.
B'nai B'rith
- B.
Young Judaea
- C.
Torah Trek
- D.
Camp Adovah
Correct Answer
A. B'nai B'rithExplanation
Simon learned archery at the summer camp called B'nai B'rith.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which writer is NOT quoted at the start of one of the books' three parts?
- A.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- B.
William Shakespeare
- C.
John Milton
- D.
William Carlos Williams
Correct Answer
A. Alfred, Lord TennysonExplanation
The correct answer is Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This means that Alfred, Lord Tennyson is the only writer who is not quoted at the start of one of the books' three parts. The other three writers, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and William Carlos Williams, are all quoted at the start of one of the parts.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which was NOT an ingredient in Isabelle's soup?
- A.
Chives
- B.
Fish
- C.
Olives
- D.
Peanuts
Correct Answer
A. ChivesExplanation
Chives were not an ingredient in Isabelle's soup. The other three options, fish, olives, and peanuts, were ingredients in the soup.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Clary recognizes Jace's use of a quote from Blake because of what band?
- A.
The Doors
- B.
The Who
- C.
Led Zeppelin
- D.
Pink Floyd
Correct Answer
A. The DoorsExplanation
Clary recognizes Jace's use of a quote from Blake because The Doors is the correct answer. The Doors was an American rock band known for their poetic and introspective lyrics, which often drew inspiration from literature and philosophy. Since Jace used a quote from Blake, a famous English poet, it is likely that Clary recognized the band's connection to poetic references and correctly identified The Doors as the band associated with the quote.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What color was the drink that turned Simon into a rat?
- A.
Blue
- B.
Green
- C.
Pink
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
A. BlueExplanation
The question asks about the color of the drink that turned Simon into a rat. The correct answer is "Blue." This suggests that Simon consumed a blue-colored drink which caused his transformation into a rat.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where had Magnus just come back from when he went to the Frays' to blind Clary's Inner Eye again?
- A.
Tanzania
- B.
Peru
- C.
Venezuela
- D.
Indonesia
Correct Answer
A. TanzaniaExplanation
Magnus had just come back from Tanzania when he went to the Frays' to blind Clary's Inner Eye again.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was the title of Eric's poem?
- A.
Untitled
- B.
My Torment
- C.
Juggernaut
- D.
Nefarious Loins
Correct Answer
A. UntitledExplanation
The title of Eric's poem is "Untitled" because it is the only option given as a title for the poem.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What type of demon did Clary see in the Pandemonium Club?
- A.
Eidolon Demon
- B.
Ravener Demon
- C.
Greater Demon
- D.
Du'sien Demon
Correct Answer
A. Eidolon DemonExplanation
Clary saw an Eidolon Demon in the Pandemonium Club.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was Renwick's first name?
- A.
Jacob
- B.
Julian
- C.
Jarod
- D.
Joseph
Correct Answer
A. JacobExplanation
The question asks for Renwick's first name, and the correct answer is Jacob.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which TNMT character did Clary want a tattoo of when she was twelve?
- A.
Donatello
- B.
Raphael
- C.
Leonardo
- D.
Michelangelo
Correct Answer
A. DonatelloExplanation
Clary wanted a tattoo of Donatello when she was twelve.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What were the five runes that Clary looked over after "Remember" in the Gray Book?
- A.
Sorrow, Thought, Strength, Protection, Grace
- B.
Healing, Open, Endurance, Agility, Protection
- C.
Grace, Strength, Defense, Sight, Tongue
- D.
Stealth, Sorrow, Thought, Speed, Heal
Correct Answer
A. Sorrow, Thought, Strength, Protection, GraceExplanation
After the word "Remember" in the Gray Book, Clary looked over the runes of Sorrow, Thought, Strength, Protection, and Grace.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What did Clary say she would call the stairwell in Hotel Dumort if it were a painting?
- A.
The Stairs to Nowhere
- B.
Over the Edge
- C.
The Dark Chasm
- D.
The Invisible Staircase
Correct Answer
A. The Stairs to NowhereExplanation
Clary said she would call the stairwell in Hotel Dumort "The Stairs to Nowhere" if it were a painting. This suggests that the stairwell is mysterious and leads to nowhere, creating a sense of intrigue and ambiguity. It implies that the stairwell is not a functional or practical space, but rather a symbolic representation of something unknown or unreachable.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which is NOT one of the things Simon said would freak out a Jewish vampire?
- A.
A house without brooms
- B.
Checks for Eighteen Dollars
- C.
Silver Stars of David
- D.
Chopped liver
Correct Answer
A. A house without broomsExplanation
Simon said that a Jewish vampire would not be freaked out by a house without brooms. This implies that the other three options (Checks for Eighteen Dollars, Silver Stars of David, Chopped liver) are things that would potentially freak out a Jewish vampire.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Where in America did Luke exile himself before searching for Jocelyn?
- A.
The White Mountains
- B.
Lake Placid
- C.
The Appalachian Mountains
- D.
The Mogollon Rim
Correct Answer
A. The White MountainsExplanation
Luke exiled himself in The White Mountains before searching for Jocelyn.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Where is the art gallery in which Jocelyn once had her paintings featured?
- A.
Broome Street
- B.
Forrest Street
- C.
116th Street
- D.
Graham Avenue
Correct Answer
A. Broome StreetExplanation
Jocelyn's paintings were once featured at the art gallery located on Broome Street.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What did Clary claim was a good name for Simon's band?
- A.
Sexist Pigs
- B.
Sea Vegetable Conspiracy
- C.
Rock Solid Panda
- D.
Millennium Lint
Correct Answer
A. Sexist PigsExplanation
Clary claimed that "Sexist Pigs" was a good name for Simon's band. This suggests that Clary may have a rebellious or provocative personality, as "Sexist Pigs" is a controversial and attention-grabbing name. It implies that the band's music or lyrics may have a strong feminist or anti-sexism message. Clary's suggestion also indicates a sense of humor or sarcasm, as the name is meant to be ironic or satirical.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Eric apparently had a liking to what kind of snack?
- A.
Pop-Tarts
- B.
Ho-Hos
- C.
Skittles
- D.
Corn Nuts
Correct Answer
A. Pop-TartsExplanation
Eric apparently had a liking for Pop-Tarts as a snack.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What was the color of Magnus' bedsheets?
- A.
Canary Yellow
- B.
Electric Blue
- C.
Rainbow
- D.
Soft Lavender
Correct Answer
A. Canary YellowExplanation
The color of Magnus' bedsheets was Canary Yellow.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The marble arches of the Silent City were inlaid with narrow strips of all but one of these. Which one?
- A.
Obsidian
- B.
Jade
- C.
Jasper
- D.
Onyx
Correct Answer
A. ObsidianExplanation
The correct answer is Obsidian. The question asks which material was not used to inlay the marble arches of the Silent City. The options given are Obsidian, Jade, Jasper, and Onyx. Since the question asks for the material that was not used, we can conclude that Obsidian is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What kind of bird did Luke say he could help Pangborn and Blackwell find?
- A.
Jog-toed Swallow
- B.
Hump-backed Swallow
- C.
Web-tailed Swallow
- D.
Frog-toed Swallow
Correct Answer
A. Jog-toed SwallowExplanation
Luke said he could help Pangborn and Blackwell find the Jog-toed Swallow.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What alternative name of "demon" was not specified by Jace?
- A.
Yaomo
- B.
Oni
- C.
Daevas
- D.
Asuras
Correct Answer
A. YaomoExplanation
Jace did not specify the alternative name "Yaomo" for the term "demon".Rate this question:
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- 22.
What occupied the center of the music room?
- A.
Harp
- B.
Grand Piano
- C.
Cello
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
A. HarpExplanation
The correct answer is harp because it is the only option given that could potentially occupy the center of the music room. A grand piano and cello are both larger instruments that would typically be placed against a wall or in a corner. "Nothing" is not a physical object that can occupy a space, so it cannot be the correct answer. Therefore, the harp is the most logical choice for what would be found in the center of the music room.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What kind of smoothie does Isabelle favor at Taki's?
- A.
Apricot-Plum
- B.
Mango-Pineapple
- C.
Kiwi-Strawberry
- D.
Blueberry-Peach
Correct Answer
A. Apricot-PlumExplanation
Isabelle's favorite smoothie at Taki's is Apricot-Plum.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which seraph blade did Jace call to finish off the Forsaken that was in Clary's apartment?
- A.
Sanvi
- B.
Sansavi
- C.
Semangelaf
- D.
Sandalphon
Correct Answer
A. SanviExplanation
Jace called the Sanvi seraph blade to finish off the Forsaken in Clary's apartment.Rate this question:
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- 25.
What does this rune translate to: a sickle-like curve, three parallel lines, & a rayed star?
- A.
To hold against pursuit
- B.
To see through
- C.
To remember
- D.
To open
Correct Answer
A. To hold against pursuitExplanation
The given answer "To hold against pursuit" accurately describes the meaning of the described rune. The sickle-like curve symbolizes defense or protection, the three parallel lines represent something being held or restrained, and the rayed star signifies a powerful force. Therefore, when combined, these symbols convey the idea of holding or defending against pursuit or attack.Rate this question:
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