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

2. 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.

3. The Librarian and the Enquirer are members of the group of what?
(a) Inquisitors.
(b) Lectors.
(c) Scholars.
(d) Administrators.

4. While she is hiding in the Retiring Room, what does Lyra see the Master pour into the drink prepared for Lord Asriel?
(a) Green droplets.
(b) White powder.
(c) Clear liquid.
(d) Red tablets.

5. 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) Cedarwood.
(b) Cast iron.
(c) Stainless steel.
(d) Cherry wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 3, where are the children escorted to after they write letters?

2. Who is Adele Starminster?

3. In the Retiring Room, what is Lord Asriel describing to the group seated around the table?

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

5. In the Retiring Room, what is served after dinner to "clarify the mind and stimulate the tongue"?

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