How Well Do You Know City Of Bones?

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    What did Clary say she would call the stairwell in Hotel Dumort if it were a painting?

    • The Stairs to Nowhere
    • Over the Edge
    • The Dark Chasm
    • The Invisible Staircase
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About This Quiz

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!

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  • 2. 

    What color was the drink that turned Simon into a rat?

    • Blue

    • Green

    • Pink

    • Orange

    Correct Answer
    A. Blue
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    What did Clary claim was a good name for Simon's band?

    • Sexist Pigs

    • Sea Vegetable Conspiracy

    • Rock Solid Panda

    • Millennium Lint

    Correct Answer
    A. Sexist Pigs
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    What type of demon did Clary see in the Pandemonium Club?

    • Eidolon Demon

    • Ravener Demon

    • Greater Demon

    • Du'sien Demon

    Correct Answer
    A. Eidolon Demon
    Explanation
    Clary saw an Eidolon Demon in the Pandemonium Club.

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  • 5. 

    Which TNMT character did Clary want a tattoo of when she was twelve?

    • Donatello

    • Raphael

    • Leonardo

    • Michelangelo

    Correct Answer
    A. Donatello
    Explanation
    Clary wanted a tattoo of Donatello when she was twelve.

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  • 6. 

    What was the color of Magnus' bedsheets?

    • Canary Yellow

    • Electric Blue

    • Rainbow

    • Soft Lavender

    Correct Answer
    A. Canary Yellow
    Explanation
    The color of Magnus' bedsheets was Canary Yellow.

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  • 7. 

    What was the title of Eric's poem?

    • Untitled

    • My Torment

    • Juggernaut

    • Nefarious Loins

    Correct Answer
    A. Untitled
    Explanation
    The title of Eric's poem is "Untitled" because it is the only option given as a title for the poem.

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  • 8. 

    Clary recognizes Jace's use of a quote from Blake because of what band?

    • The Doors

    • The Who

    • Led Zeppelin

    • Pink Floyd

    Correct Answer
    A. The Doors
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Eric apparently had a liking to what kind of snack?

    • Pop-Tarts

    • Ho-Hos

    • Skittles

    • Corn Nuts

    Correct Answer
    A. Pop-Tarts
    Explanation
    Eric apparently had a liking for Pop-Tarts as a snack.

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  • 10. 

    Which was NOT an ingredient in Isabelle's soup?

    • Chives

    • Fish

    • Olives

    • Peanuts

    Correct Answer
    A. Chives
    Explanation
    Chives were not an ingredient in Isabelle's soup. The other three options, fish, olives, and peanuts, were ingredients in the soup.

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  • 11. 

    Which is NOT one of the things Simon said would freak out a Jewish vampire?

    • A house without brooms

    • Checks for Eighteen Dollars

    • Silver Stars of David

    • Chopped liver

    Correct Answer
    A. A house without brooms
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    Where had Magnus just come back from when he went to the Frays' to blind Clary's Inner Eye again?

    • Tanzania

    • Peru

    • Venezuela

    • Indonesia

    Correct Answer
    A. Tanzania
    Explanation
    Magnus had just come back from Tanzania when he went to the Frays' to blind Clary's Inner Eye again.

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  • 13. 

    What alternative name of "demon" was not specified by Jace?

    • Yaomo

    • Oni

    • Daevas

    • Asuras

    Correct Answer
    A. Yaomo
    Explanation
    Jace did not specify the alternative name "Yaomo" for the term "demon".

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  • 14. 

    What is the name of the summer camp at which Simon learned archery?

    • B'nai B'rith

    • Young Judaea

    • Torah Trek

    • Camp Adovah

    Correct Answer
    A. B'nai B'rith
    Explanation
    Simon learned archery at the summer camp called B'nai B'rith.

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  • 15. 

    What kind of smoothie does Isabelle favor at Taki's?

    • Apricot-Plum

    • Mango-Pineapple

    • Kiwi-Strawberry

    • Blueberry-Peach

    Correct Answer
    A. Apricot-Plum
    Explanation
    Isabelle's favorite smoothie at Taki's is Apricot-Plum.

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  • 16. 

    What was Renwick's first name?

    • Jacob

    • Julian

    • Jarod

    • Joseph

    Correct Answer
    A. Jacob
    Explanation
    The question asks for Renwick's first name, and the correct answer is Jacob.

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  • 17. 

    Which writer is NOT quoted at the start of one of the books' three parts?

    • Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    • William Shakespeare

    • John Milton

    • William Carlos Williams

    Correct Answer
    A. Alfred, Lord Tennyson
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 18. 

    What were the five runes that Clary looked over after "Remember" in the Gray Book?

    • Sorrow, Thought, Strength, Protection, Grace

    • Healing, Open, Endurance, Agility, Protection

    • Grace, Strength, Defense, Sight, Tongue

    • Stealth, Sorrow, Thought, Speed, Heal

    Correct Answer
    A. Sorrow, Thought, Strength, Protection, Grace
    Explanation
    After the word "Remember" in the Gray Book, Clary looked over the runes of Sorrow, Thought, Strength, Protection, and Grace.

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  • 19. 

    Which seraph blade did Jace call to finish off the Forsaken that was in Clary's apartment?

    • Sanvi

    • Sansavi

    • Semangelaf

    • Sandalphon

    Correct Answer
    A. Sanvi
    Explanation
    Jace called the Sanvi seraph blade to finish off the Forsaken in Clary's apartment.

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  • 20. 

    The marble arches of the Silent City were inlaid with narrow strips of all but one of these.  Which one?

    • Obsidian

    • Jade

    • Jasper

    • Onyx

    Correct Answer
    A. Obsidian
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 21. 

    Where in America did Luke exile himself before searching for Jocelyn?

    • The White Mountains

    • Lake Placid

    • The Appalachian Mountains

    • The Mogollon Rim

    Correct Answer
    A. The White Mountains
    Explanation
    Luke exiled himself in The White Mountains before searching for Jocelyn.

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  • 22. 

    What does this rune translate to: a sickle-like curve, three parallel lines, & a rayed star?

    • To hold against pursuit

    • To see through

    • To remember

    • To open

    Correct Answer
    A. To hold against pursuit
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 23. 

    Where is the art gallery in which Jocelyn once had her paintings featured?

    • Broome Street

    • Forrest Street

    • 116th Street

    • Graham Avenue

    Correct Answer
    A. Broome Street
    Explanation
    Jocelyn's paintings were once featured at the art gallery located on Broome Street.

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  • 24. 

    What kind of bird did Luke say he could help Pangborn and Blackwell find?

    • Jog-toed Swallow

    • Hump-backed Swallow

    • Web-tailed Swallow

    • Frog-toed Swallow

    Correct Answer
    A. Jog-toed Swallow
    Explanation
    Luke said he could help Pangborn and Blackwell find the Jog-toed Swallow.

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  • 25. 

    What occupied the center of the music room?

    • Harp

    • Grand Piano

    • Cello

    • Nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Harp
    Explanation
    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.

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