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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 feed Lyra and Will when they finally are able to meet up?

2. What does the Dust tell Dr. Malone that she must do before she leaves to go on her journey?

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

4. What does Will wrap around his fingers as a manner of protection from the knife during the fight?

5. What question does Serafina ask Will when they first meet?

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 importance of Will learning that Grumman was his father just a moment before Grumman was killed. What effect does this have on Will? What does it say about Grumman that he was willing to break his promise to Lee?

Essay Topic 3

What do the letters from Will's father represent to Will. What purpose do these letters serve to Will? Is it the letters that helped to drive Will's mother insane?

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