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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. What staff member at Malcolm's school is fired in Chapter 10?
(a) Malcolm's algebra teacher.
(b) Malcolm's geography teacher.
(c) The secretary.
(d) The principal.

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

3. What percentage of Malcolm's being is inhabited by his animal daemon?
(a) 1/3.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 1/4.

4. From whom does Malcolm learn the truth about the man by the river's cause of death?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Lyra.
(c) Eric.
(d) Mr. Taphouse.

5. Who rips up the Office of Child Protection warrant in an attempt to keep Lyra from being taken?
(a) Sister Marie.
(b) Sister Agnes.
(c) Sister Genevieve.
(d) Sister Benedicta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Eric tells Malcolm that he has to be "suitable" (109), what word does he really mean to use?

3. The headmaster at Malcolm's school has what type of animal daemon?

4. When the hidden man drops something, who retrieves it and gives it to Malcolm?

5. How many visitors appear at the business owned by Malcolm's parents at the start of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of the recruiting session at Malcolm's school?

2. Describe the inn owned by Malcolm's parents.

3. In what way is the theme of courage depicted within Chapter 10?

4. What is the impetus for Lord Nugent's loss of stature?

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

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

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

8. Who turns out to be the main mastermind behind The League of St. Alexander?

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

10. What is the fate of Robert Luckhurst?

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