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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. In what number class is Malcolm enrolled?

2. In what type of vehicle does Lord Asriel make his escape at the end of Chapter 10?

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

4. What piece of information does Malcolm intentionally withhold from his parents about Hannah in Chapter 6?

5. About whom does Malcolm tell Hannah once they are friends?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Malcolm learn about the true nature of Robert Luckhurst's death?

4. What takes place within the short scene when Lord Asriel is able to spend a few minutes with Lyra?

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

6. What aspects of the nuns' lives does Malcolm admire?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about Philip Pullman's novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, and any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Philip Pullman's novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage and analyze Pullman’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 3

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within the novel and what is the author's message regarding these themes?

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