The Subtle Knife Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Subtle Knife Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. How does Will know Mrs. Cooper?

2. What do the men in the bar say that Stanislaus Grumman's interests were in?

3. What do Lyra and Will hear when they go back through the window to the other world after they are done at the cinema?

4. What does Serafina give to Lee Scoresby so that he can call her wherever he is?

5. What does Lyra check on to make sure it isn't broken after she is struck by the car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens between the specters and the grown ups as Angela describes it in chapter three.

2. In chapter fifteen, describe the feelings that Will can't quite put into words when Lyra asks him why they should be finding Will's father.

3. What does Will find odd about Lyra and Pantalaimon?

4. What does Lyra do after Will has returned her alethiometer in chapter nine?

5. What does Lee begin thinking of while he is getting ready for the troops that are following Grumman in chapter fourteen?

6. What is significant about Pantalaimon's actions when Will is first learning to use the knife in chapter eight?

7. What is Dr. Malone's assessment of Sir Charles and his offer in chapter twelve?

8. Describe the scene in chapter eleven where Will asks Lyra to check on his mother.

9. What does Sir Charles explain he would like to do with one of the two bodyguards that Mrs. Coulter carries?

10. What does Dr. Payne tell Dr. Malone that he will do if she turns down Sir Charles' offer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the situation that the children of Cittagazze. Is it understandable that they have grouped up the way that they have? Is their behavior understandable?

Essay Topic 2

Lord Asreil is often talked about in the story but not very often seen. What is the reason that Lord Asreil doesn't make an appearance in the story? Does this increase his believability in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the importance of Will learning that Grumman was his father just a moment before Grumman was killed. What effect does this have on Will? What does it say about Grumman that he was willing to break his promise to Lee?

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