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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. As the children escape from the compound, they see
2. Lee Scoresby explains to Lyra that to get to Svalbard, one would need a
3. When Lyra tries giving her alethiometer to Lord Asriel, he
4. What does Lyra learn about the ages of witches?
5. After the battle between the two bears is over, Lyra is reunited with
Short Essay Questions
1. When Lyra consults her alethiometer under the insistence of John Faa to learn more about the Bolvangar, what details does she reveal?
2. What happens after Lyra learns that Tony Makarios, the daemonless child she retrieves, is dead?
3. What is the outcome of the battle between Iorek and Iofur?
4. When Lyra is with Mrs. Coulter at the Bolvangar, she realizes she is safe only as long as she pretends to know very little of what is actually going on. What does Lyra tell Coulter to throw her off track?
5. At the Bolvangar, how does Lyra contact Roger without attracting attention?
6. Why does Iorek take Lyra to the village near the Bolvangar?
7. When Thorold wakes up Lyra at Lord Asriel's residence in the North, he is concerned. What does he tell her?
8. Right before the battle between Iorek and Iofur, Lyra asks to meet and speak with Iorek. Why does she do this?
9. Describe the prison where Lord Asriel is kept in the North.
10. While Lyra is imprisoned in the armored bears' palace, what does she learn about the king bear from a fellow prisoner?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The issue of trust is constantly put to the test in The Golden Compass. Show how Lyra makes decisions regarding whom to trust and whom to be wary of. On what basis does she make these decisions? How accurate is she? Support your argument with examples.
Essay Topic 2
In The Golden Compass, many gray areas exist. Lyra is often confused trying to figure out who is "good" and who is "bad." Analyze three significant characters of your choice, explaining in what ways they are good, bad, and in the nebulous gray zones. Cite specific examples to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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