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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Within Chapter 5, who muses about where the overdue acorn-like object may be?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Gunnar.
(c) Coram.
(d) Dr. Hannah Relf.

2. For what does the acronym CCD stand?
(a) Cleido-Cranial Dysplasia.
(b) Communication Crux Department.
(c) Consortial Court of Discipline.
(d) Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.

3. What piece of information does Malcolm tell his parents about Hannah in Chapter 6?
(a) That Hannah is the mother of Lyra.
(b) That he is borrowing books from Hannah.
(c) That he had told Hannah about Lyra.
(d) That Hannah is his friend.

4. What amount of time does Lord Asriel get to spend with Lyra before he escapes?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) A few hours.
(d) A few days.

5. What method is used to determine the whereabouts of the acorn-like object?
(a) Alethiometer.
(b) Map.
(c) Divination.
(d) Alchemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. On whose behalf is Dr. Hannah Relf working when she is studying the inner workings of the alethiometer?

2. In Chapter 9, Hannah finds a new what in order to replace Robert Luckhurst?

3. What kind of business do Malcolm's parents own?

4. How many men arrive at the priory and try to take Lyra away?

5. In what type of vehicle does Lord Asriel make his escape at the end of Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fate of Robert Luckhurst?

2. Discuss the identity of the man who dropped the acorn nearby the river.

3. Who is Miss Carmichael?

4. Describe the way in which daemons work within the world of the novel.

5. In what way does Malcolm come into possession of the acorn?

6. What does Malcolm learn about the true nature of Robert Luckhurst's death?

7. In what way is Malcolm portrayed as a kind and altruistic character?

8. What method does Lord Asriel use in order to escape from his pursuers at the end of Chapter 10?

9. Describe Malcolm's character.

10. What is Lord Nugent's main goal, as revealed within Chapter 2 of the text?

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