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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. Who rushes in to report that men have come to take Lyra away?

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

3. Malcolm finds out that the man who had dropped the object by the river had met what fate?

4. Chapter 10 is entitled Lord what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the fate of Robert Luckhurst?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Malcolm's character.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Pullman's purpose for including Biblical allusions within the narrative of Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage and how do these allusions dovetail with the novel's broader themes?

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about Philip Pullman's novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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

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