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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. While Lyra and her daemon are exploring in the Retiring Room, they hear someone approach. Where do they hide?
(a) Behind a mahogany armchair.
(b) Inside a mahogany chest.
(c) Inside an oak trunk.
(d) Behind an oak desk.

2. In Chapter 4, Part 1, Lyra is told that she will be traveling North as Mrs. Coulter's what?
(a) Student.
(b) Personal assistant.
(c) Cook.
(d) Daemon groomer.

3. Why can't Lyra join the Gyptians in their rescue effort?
(a) Her golden compass might give away their location.
(b) She is too young.
(c) She is needed by Ma Costa.
(d) Women are not allowed.

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

5. To prove to the Scholars that Dr. Grumman is dead, what does Lord Asriel show them?
(a) Photo of Dr. Grumman's tombstone.
(b) Dr. Grumman's daemon.
(c) Scalped head of Dr. Grumman.
(d) Dr. Grumman's death certificate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lyra call her daemon affectionately?

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

3. In the opening chapter, when Lord Asriel enters the Retiring Room, he sends the Butler out to get what?

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

5. When Faa and Coram speak to Lyra, why is she frightened at first?

(see the answer key)

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