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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In London, when the pair is not socializing, Mrs. Coulter teaches Lyra
(a) Biology and chemistry.
(b) Math and geography.
(c) Modern dance and art.
(d) Latin and Greek.

2. Who are Barnard and Stokes?
(a) Renegade theologians.
(b) Renowned inventors.
(c) Spies.
(d) Assassins.

3. After running away from Mrs. Coulter, Lyra wanders through London before stopping at a stall to buy what?
(a) Coffee and a ham sandwich.
(b) Tea and biscuits.
(c) Ginger ale and a tomato sandwich.
(d) Milk and cookies.

4. While looking for shelter in the streets of London, Lyra is caught by men with a
(a) Lasso.
(b) Net.
(c) Chain.
(d) Bag.

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

6. Why does the Gyptian ship head to Trollesund, the main port of Lapland?
(a) The missing children are presumed to be kept there.
(b) The Gyptians must gather supplies there before continuing.
(c) John Faa wants to visit a trusted friend there.
(d) John Faa knows of a witch consulate there.

7. In Part 1, Chapter 3, where are the children escorted to after they write letters?
(a) A vessel that transports them to the tropics.
(b) An airship that takes them to an island.
(c) A vessel that takes them to sea.
(d) An airship that transports them to a sky port.

8. Colonel Carborne is the first man to do what?
(a) Reach the North Pole with a team of dogs.
(b) Cross the North Pole in a balloon.
(c) Find Dust at the North Pole.
(d) Decipher the magnetic nature of the North Pole.

9. Coram's daemon is a
(a) Cat.
(b) Fox.
(c) Dog.
(d) Mouse.

10. Kaisa tells Farder Coram that
(a) Her mistress will not help him.
(b) The whereabouts of the children are unknown.
(c) The Oblation Board is planning a siege.
(d) Not all clans will assist his efforts.

11. When Lyra's daemon tires of living in luxury with Mrs. Coulter, he tries to convince Lyra to
(a) Break expensive items.
(b) Behave poorly.
(c) Run away.
(d) Pretend she is sick.

12. With their boat, the Costas take Lyra to a meeting place that they call
(a) Maale.
(b) Zaal.
(c) Baar.
(d) Saare.

13. Lord Asriel is said to look like what when he yawns?
(a) Lion.
(b) Dog.
(c) Chimp.
(d) Bear.

14. After Lyra, her friends, and some Gyptian children search for Billy, but end up not finding him, who else goes missing?
(a) Roger.
(b) Hannah.
(c) Emma.
(d) Simon.

15. What does Kaisa tell Lyra about Lord Asriel and Dust?
(a) He is trying to use Dust to find a bridge between dimensions.
(b) He does not yet know the real nature of Dust.
(c) He is the one who actually discovered Dust.
(d) He wants to sell Dust to the Gobblers for profit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Iorek Byrnison is

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

3. Lyra and her friends overhear Ma Costa yelling at a horse trader about the disappearance of her

4. While Lyra and her daemon are exploring in the Retiring Room, they hear someone approach. Where do they hide?

5. Lyra learns from Gyptian leaders that in order to use her alethiometer, she needs to do what?

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