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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. Who holds the position of carpenter within Malcolm's community?
(a) Mr. Bluebeard.
(b) Mr. Taphouse.
(c) Mr. Jenkins.
(d) Mr. Luckhurst.

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

3. 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) Eric is much taller than Malcolm.
(d) Malcolm is much taller than Eric.

4. Hannah recruits Malcolm for what position as he continues to work at his role in the inn?
(a) Host.
(b) Translator.
(c) Spy.
(d) Bouncer.

5. What is the function of the device called an alethiometer?
(a) It detects impure thoughts.
(b) It detects truth.
(c) It records dreams.
(d) It detects loyalty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what material is the gift made when Malcolm presents a gift to Lyra in Chapter 7?

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

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

4. Hannah tells Malcolm that which person is the mastermind behind the League of St. Alexander?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Malcolm discover about the acorn once it is in his possession?

3. In what manner does the theme of compassion arise within Chapter 10 in relation to Malcolm?

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

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

6. Describe Malcolm's character.

7. In what way does the theme of deception enter the narrative within Chapter 6?

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

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

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

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