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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that begins hunting Will while he is listening in to Sir Charles and Mrs. Coulter?

2. What does Pantalaimon tell Will that Lyra thinks about Will?

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

4. Who does Lyra suddenly realize that Sir Charles is?

5. What does Hester explain to Lee needs to be their first worry as long as their are imperial troops looking for them?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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