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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lyra learns from Gyptian leaders that in order to use her alethiometer, she needs to do what?
(a) Point it in the right direction, and then turn it upside down.
(b) Steal the instructions from Mrs. Coulter.
(c) Ask Lord Asriel, the only person who knows how to use it.
(d) Properly line up three arrows and ask a question.

2. On the side of the golden compass, what does Lyra find?
(a) Four small levers.
(b) Three winding wheels.
(c) Four tiny locks.
(d) Three square buttons.

3. What do several Gyptians give to their leader prior to embarking on a rescue effort?
(a) Swords.
(b) Gold.
(c) Wine.
(d) Food.

4. Farder Coram is a
(a) Seer.
(b) Secret Scholar.
(c) Double agent.
(d) Doctor.

5. While learning about electrons, Lyra tells Mrs. Coulter that these particles are
(a) Nothing like Dust.
(b) Similar to Dust.
(c) Magnetically attracted to Dust.
(d) Repelled by Dust.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Faa and Coram speak to Lyra, why is she frightened at first?

2. After running away from Mrs. Coulter, Lyra wanders through London before stopping at a stall to buy what?

3. In Chapter 8, when Lyra sees airships in the sky, she knows that

4. With their boat, the Costas take Lyra to a meeting place that they call

5. After Lord Asriel tells Lyra that he has received funding for his next expedition, she asks to go with him. What does he say?

(see the answer key)

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