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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. What method is used to contact Oakley Street about the nature of Robert Luckhurst's death?

2. How many alethiometers are in existence at the time of the narrative?

3. What is the position held by Lord Asriel?

4. In what number class is Malcolm enrolled?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the way in which daemons work within the world of the novel.

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

6. What is the impetus behind the removal of Malcolm's elementary school principal?

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

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

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

10. Who is Miss Carmichael?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of the doppleganger, as it is depicted within the novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage.

Essay Topic 2

What messages does Philip Pullman's novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage send about the importance of protecting the environment and what themes does the author employ in order to send these messages to the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the messages about guilt and responsibility present within Philip Pullman's novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage.

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