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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Serafina and the other witches not land to get Lyra and Will?

2. What does Paolo yell at Lyra after the Specters have attacked Tullio?

3. What does Lyra explain is the problem with her daemon going very far away from her?

4. What does Lee tell Grumman that he had set out to find Grumman for?

5. Where does Lee find that Grumman is from after listening to his accent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at Will's responsibilities with his mother. Is it possible that Will is more adult than child? Explain. Is it wrong that Will be the one that should take care of his mother?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the relationship between Will and Lyra.

1) What is the relationship between the two like when they first meet?

2) In what way does the relationship change over the course of their journey?

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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