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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The golden compass has the ability to do what?
(a) Tell the truth.
(b) Map out coordinates.
(c) Return to its owner.
(d) Erase memories.

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

3. While riding with the Costas in a narrow boat along the Grand Junction Canal, Lyra learns from Tony that
(a) Lord Asriel has come to London.
(b) Kidnapped children never come back.
(c) Mrs. Coulter has every agency looking for her.
(d) He feared she was dead.

4. At the cocktail party that Mrs. Coulter hosts, Lyra hears that her parents were
(a) Esteemed humanitarians.
(b) A count and countess.
(c) Ruthless dictators.
(d) A governor and governess.

5. Lyra tells Iorek that the armor can be found where?
(a) Trunk owned by Mrs. Coulter.
(b) Basement of the priest's house.
(c) Library of the theology museum.
(d) Shed owned by the Oblation Board.

6. In the alethiometer, the serpent represents what?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Longevity.
(d) Wisdom.

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

8. What daemon lands on the ship's deck when Lyra sees the city in the sky while observing the Aurora?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Goose.
(d) Sea gull.

9. What is a photogram?
(a) Telegram.
(b) Micron scale.
(c) Picture.
(d) Photon measuring device.

10. Jerry explains to Lyra that when a daemon finally settles,
(a) You stop growing.
(b) You must give it a new name.
(c) You perform the settling ceremony.
(d) You learn who you truly are.

11. What is inside the package wrapped in black velvet that the Master gives Lyra?
(a) Alethiometer.
(b) Thermometer.
(c) Barometer.
(d) Intervalometer.

12. Who had served as Lyra's nurse and caregiver when she was a young child?
(a) Adele Starminster.
(b) Mrs. Coulter.
(c) Ma Costa.
(d) Dame Pantalaimon.

13. When Mrs. Coulter asks Lyra where she learned about Dust, the girl lies, saying that she
(a) Saw a filmstrip about it at school.
(b) Heard school friends mention it.
(c) Overheard Scholars talk about it.
(d) Read about it in a book.

14. Lyra and her daemon try to escape the Retiring Room, but when they hear someone coming, they are forced to hide again. Where do they hide the second time?
(a) Wardrobe.
(b) Desk drawer.
(c) Secret room.
(d) Air duct.

15. Kaisa is whose daemon?
(a) Serafina Pekkala's.
(b) Ma Costa's.
(c) Lee Scoresby's.
(d) John Faa's.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Butler and the Master enter the Retiring Room, what does the Butler pour for Lord Asriel?

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

3. In Chapter 2, when the Master enters the Retiring Room, Lyra notices that he immediately looks at the

4. What does Lyra call her daemon affectionately?

5. When Lyra overhears a whispered conversation between the Master and the Librarian, she learns that they are trying to do what to Lord Asriel?

(see the answer keys)

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