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

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

3. To conceal Lyra from the daemons of the police who are searching for her, the Costas hide her in their boat in a secret compartment made of what?
(a) Stainless steel.
(b) Cherry wood.
(c) Cast iron.
(d) Cedarwood.

4. When Lyra first sits down with Faa and Coram, what do they ask her to do?
(a) Tell no one what she knows about Dust.
(b) Tell them about Mrs. Coulter and the Gobblers.
(c) Remain with the Gyptians until they tell her otherwise.
(d) Eat and rest before traveling to the North.

5. Jordan College is known as the premier center for what?
(a) Experimental biology.
(b) History of biology.
(c) History of theology.
(d) Experimental theology.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lyra believes her parents died in an airship accident, but what do Faa and Coram reveal to her about her father?

3. While Lyra hides with the Gyptians, what does Ma Costa recount to the girl about her father?

4. Lord Asriel is said to look like what when he yawns?

5. What is inside the package wrapped in black velvet that the Master gives Lyra?

(see the answer key)

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