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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. When Eric tells Malcolm that he has to be "suitable" (109), what word does he really mean to use?
(a) Suited.
(b) Sable.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Sued.

2. Of what height is Eric, compared to Malcolm?
(a) Malcolm is a little taller than Eric.
(b) Eric is a little taller than Malcolm.
(c) Malcolm is much taller than Eric.
(d) Eric is much taller than Malcolm.

3. In what number class is Malcolm enrolled?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

4. About whom does Malcolm tell Hannah once they are friends?
(a) Asta.
(b) Axel.
(c) Gunnar.
(d) Lyra.

5. Who is Lyra's mother?
(a) Mrs. Coulter.
(b) Mrs. Belle.
(c) Mrs. Sauvage.
(d) Mrs. Barstow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coram and his daemon engage in a fight in Chapter 4 with a man who has what type of animal daemon?

2. On what type of homework is Malcolm working when he starts to envision a sparkling line?

3. What is the function of the device called an alethiometer?

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

5. What vehicle do Malcolm and Hannah use in order to communicate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fate of Robert Luckhurst?

2. Who is Hannah and what is her goal?

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

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

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

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

7. In what way does Malcolm learn about the true manner of Robert Luckhurst's death?

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

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

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

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