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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. The golden compass has the ability to do what?
2. At the cocktail party hosted by Mrs. Coulter, Lyra hears a group of men say that the name for Dust is what?
3. At the institute library, Lyra is shown several items including a
4. Ma Costa tells Lyra that the Gyptians are water people but the girl is what type of person?
5. When Lyra reluctantly gives Mrs. Coulter a kiss on the cheek, what does she smell on the woman's skin?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Farder Coram's daemon as seen through Lyra's eyes.
2. After the Scholars enter the Retiring Room, what does Lyra overhear while she remains hidden in the wardrobe?
3. Lyra feels at home with the Gyptians and begins talking like them, but Ma tells her she is not Gyptian. Summarize the dialogue Lyra and Ma have on this matter.
4. What does Lyra learn about eating liver when she dines with Mrs. Coulter at the Royal Arctic Institute?
5. In her hiding place in the Retiring Room, Lyra eventually falls asleep. What does Lord Asriel talk about with Lyra after he wakes her up?
6. In Chapter 3, children of the region are going missing. What is happening to them?
7. What is the Bolvangar?
8. As Lyra rides with the Gyptians on a narrow boat captained by Ma Costa, what does Tony Costa say about the missing children?
9. When Pan swims with dolphins, what does Lyra's new friend, Jerry the seaman, tell her about daemons finally settling?
10. Describe Jordan College.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
1. Describe the primary characteristics of these groups of beings in Pullman's story: Gyptians, witches, Tartars, armored bears.
2. List the strengths and weaknesses of each group.
3. For each group, cite one instance in which a characteristic of the group benefits Lyra's cause.
Essay Topic 2
Even though Lyra lives in a dangerous world with many secrets, lies, and backstabbing, the idealism and hopefulness associated with childhood often shine through her. Summarize three cases where Lyra's youthful outlook serves as a bright light in a dark world.
Essay Topic 3
Lyra lies a great deal, especially to protect herself and others. Compare and contrast the reasons for her lies with the reasons that her parents, Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter, lie and withhold information. Are any of her parents' lies ever justified? Explain and support your answer.
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