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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. In what area of the canoe does Malcolm find an object near the beginning of Chapter 16?
(a) Taped to the left paddle of the canoe.
(b) On the floor of the canoe.
(c) Taped to the right paddle of the canoe.
(d) Underneath Malcolm's sweater.

2. Malcolm decides to set a course for Lord Asriel's home so that he can deliver which being to Lord Asriel?
(a) Lord Nugent.
(b) George.
(c) Asta.
(d) Lyra.

3. In Chapter 12, Malcolm and Asta see Gerard trying to sneak into what building?
(a) The priory.
(b) The school.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The Trout Inn.

4. About what topic do the witches have a prophecy?
(a) War.
(b) Peace.
(c) The river.
(d) Lyra.

5. Chapter 18 is entitled Lord what?
(a) Asriel.
(b) Murderer.
(c) Nugent.
(d) Mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, Hannah is NOT worried that which person may be dead?

2. In what way is Doris related to Andrew?

3. Who reports that Gerard Bonneville had claimed to be Lyra's father?

4. Malcolm sees a ring that he associates with which character in Chapter 16?

5. Andrew tells Malcolm that he thinks Malcolm has broken his what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Malcolm take in his response to Andrew angering him in Chapter 20?

2. For what reason is Malcolm unable to get to his feet at the start of Chapter 20?

3. What change in Malcolm's character is depicted within Chapters 16-20 of the text?

4. In what way is the theme of appearance versus reality depicted within Chapters 16-20?

5. In what way does Pullman demonstrate Malcolm's capacity to be deceived himself?

6. Who shows up at the priory, falsely claiming to be Lyra's father?

7. What advice does Coram give to Malcolm about Gerard, the man with the hyena daemon?

8. Discuss an example when Malcolm demonstrates a capacity for deception.

9. Give one example of a literary device Pullman uses within Chapters 11 through 15.

10. About what coming catastrophe does Coram warn Malcolm?

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