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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. With whom does Hannah meet in Chapter 6 for a debriefing?

2. How many men arrive at the priory and try to take Lyra away?

3. What kind of government is present within the society depicted in Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage?

4. Coram and his daemon engage in a fight in Chapter 4 with a man who has what type of animal daemon?

5. Chapter 1 of the novel is entitled "The Terrace" (1) what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the fate of Robert Luckhurst?

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

5. Who is Miss Carmichael?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Lyra’s character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by the author in depicting Lyra and include in your discussion the reasons that the author portrays Lyra in these particular ways.

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

Explicate the theme of trust within Philip Pullman's novel Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage. What is the author's message regarding trust and how do you know?

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