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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening chapter, when Lord Asriel enters the Retiring Room, he sends the Butler out to get what?
(a) A screen and a projecting lantern.
(b) A fountain pen and his journal.
(c) A looking glass and a periodical.
(d) A tray and a decanter.

2. What does Lyra's new friend, a seaman named Jerry, tell her is a good cure for seasickness?
(a) Humming.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Eating crackers.
(d) Staring into the horizon.

3. Farder explains that one thing that makes witches unique is their
(a) Ability to separate from daemons.
(b) Knack for making Dust disappear.
(c) Knack for shifting shapes.
(d) Ability to survive sword wounds.

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

5. When the Butler and the Master enter the Retiring Room, what does the Butler pour for Lord Asriel?
(a) Tokay.
(b) Sake.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Chardonnay.

6. Who had served as Lyra's nurse and caregiver when she was a young child?
(a) Adele Starminster.
(b) Ma Costa.
(c) Mrs. Coulter.
(d) Dame Pantalaimon.

7. How does Lyra pinpoint the location of the bear's armor?
(a) The Gyptians tell her.
(b) Her daemon tells her.
(c) With the alethiometer.
(d) Through the seer's vision.

8. Ma Costa tells Lyra that the Gyptians are water people but the girl is what type of person?
(a) Wood.
(b) Air.
(c) Fire.
(d) Earth.

9. Jerry explains to Lyra that when a daemon finally settles,
(a) You learn who you truly are.
(b) You perform the settling ceremony.
(c) You stop growing.
(d) You must give it a new name.

10. What does the lord of the western Gyptians forbid his people from doing?
(a) Taking Lyra in.
(b) Imprisoning Lyra.
(c) Hiding Lyra.
(d) Turning Lyra in.

11. Jacob Huismans informs Lyra and Farder that the missing children have been taken where?
(a) Keflavik.
(b) Lapland.
(c) Lithuania.
(d) Siberia.

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

13. 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.

14. In Chapter 6, the reader learns that when a daemon is hurt, its master feels
(a) Guilt.
(b) Pain.
(c) Rage.
(d) Nothing.

15. In the Retiring Room, what is Lord Asriel describing to the group seated around the table?
(a) His theory on daemons.
(b) His position at the rectory.
(c) His friendship with the Master.
(d) His exploration to the North.

Short Answer Questions

1. Iorek Byrnison is

2. To prove to the Scholars that Dr. Grumman is dead, what does Lord Asriel show them?

3. While learning about electrons, Lyra tells Mrs. Coulter that these particles are

4. Who is Adele Starminster?

5. Lyra tells Iorek that the armor can be found where?

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