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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. Lord Asriel is the epitome of
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Power.
(c) Whimsy.
(d) Humility.

2. When Lyra and Roger explore the underground regions of the college and enter a crypt, they find coffins with
(a) Daemon corpses.
(b) Past Masters inside.
(c) Nothing inside.
(d) The word "Dust" written on each.

3. While Lyra hides with the Gyptians, what does Ma Costa recount to the girl about her father?
(a) The day he discovered Dust.
(b) The duel between Mr. Coulter and him.
(c) How he met Mrs. Coulter.
(d) How Dust nearly killed him.

4. When Lyra overhears a whispered conversation between the Master and the Librarian, she learns that they are trying to do what to Lord Asriel?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Bring him to his senses.
(c) Kick him out.
(d) Humiliate him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Lyra leaves her hiding place in the Retiring Room, what does Lord Asriel instruct her to do?

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

4. Who had served as Lyra's nurse and caregiver when she was a young child?

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

(see the answer key)

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