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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will realize when Sir Charles asks about Pantalaimon?

2. What does the Dust that Dr. Malone is able to contact tell her that they are?

3. What do the witches set off to help Lyra and Will do?

4. Who does Sir Charles begin talking about that had been looking for another window that interests Will?

5. What did Dr. Malone NOT expect to find inside the tent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lyra and Will are both focused on as important characters in the book. Compare Lyra and Will's characters. What are their differences? Similarities? Why is it important that Will and Lyra stay together?

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

Describe Mrs. Coulter and her characteristics as they are known. What does it say about Mrs. Coulter that she reacts the way she does about Lyra and the fact that Lyra is her daughter?

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