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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lyra and her friends overhear Ma Costa yelling at a horse trader about the disappearance of her
(a) Daughter.
(b) Son.
(c) Horse.
(d) Daemon.

2. When Lyra bolts out of her hiding place in the Retiring Room to save Lord Asriel, what happens to the glass he is about to drink from?
(a) Lyra dumps its contents into the sink.
(b) It falls to the floor and shatters.
(c) Lyra takes it and smashes it against the wall.
(d) It spills caustic liquid all over his suit.

3. After Lyra leaves her hiding place in the Retiring Room, what does Lord Asriel instruct her to do?
(a) Return to her hiding place and send her daemon out to deliver a message.
(b) Return to her hiding place and watch the Master's actions.
(c) Report to her daemon immediately.
(d) Report to the Master immediately.

4. When Faa and Coram speak to Lyra, why is she frightened at first?
(a) She has been told never to trust Gyptians.
(b) She fears they will scold her for having stolen a boat.
(c) She fears they will turn her over to Mrs. Coulter.
(d) Their water dragon tattoos frighten her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the alethiometer, the serpent represents what?

2. What does Mrs. Coulter ask Lyra not to wear to the cocktail party she throws?

3. Ma Costa tells Lyra that the Gyptians are water people but the girl is what type of person?

4. What happened after Lord Asriel knocked the gun out of Mr. Coulter's hand?

5. While riding with the Costas in a narrow boat along the Grand Junction Canal, Lyra learns from Tony that

(see the answer key)

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