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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee do when they first arrive at the Tartar village?

2. What does Serafina reply when Ruta Skadi asks if she has looked into Will's eyes?

3. What does Serafina give Will to eat before he has breakfast?

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

5. What does Lee make Grumman swear before Grumman makes his escape with Lee holding off the troops?

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

Why was Dr. Malone chosen to destroy the machine? Why did she choose to do what the "cave" told her despite the fact that it could get her into large amounts of trouble? Does this contradict what is known about her character, considering she was willing to turn down Sir Charles? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

There are several different "monsters" in the story. Define the characteristics of zombies, Specters and Ghasts. How are these beings different from humans? How are the humans different from the angels that have been seen?

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