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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches see far over the sea while Will and Lyra are eating breakfast?

2. Who comes in to see Dr. Malone and Dr. Payne?

3. What does Grumman say that Lee can thank the fire Grumman built?

4. What takes Lyra and Will so long to reach the witches at the meeting place?

5. What does Dr. Malone say that the police officer was from that came to see about Lyra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is significant about the cat to Will? Does it seem that the cat served a deeper purpose in the story? Why did it continue to reappear in the story?

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between the children of Cittagazze and Lyra and Will? Will and Lyra are the same age as those children but didn't join in the actions. What is the reason that they resisted the same behaviors?

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