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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Lyra and Roger enter the cellars where Tokay and wines are kept?
(a) They are caught by the Master.
(b) They get lost.
(c) They become intoxicated.
(d) They lose their daemons.

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

3. What daemon lands on the ship's deck when Lyra sees the city in the sky while observing the Aurora?
(a) Sea gull.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Goose.

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

5. While riding on the zeppelin with Mrs. Coulter, Lyra feels what?
(a) Sleepy and cold.
(b) Hyperactive and confused.
(c) Frightened and remorseful.
(d) Excited and glamorous.

6. In Chapter 8, when Lyra sees airships in the sky, she knows that
(a) They are transporting Scholars to London.
(b) The expedition is headed to the North.
(c) The search for her continues.
(d) The Gyptians plan to overtake one.

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

8. When Mrs. Coulter asks Lyra where she learned about Dust, the girl lies, saying that she
(a) Heard school friends mention it.
(b) Saw a filmstrip about it at school.
(c) Read about it in a book.
(d) Overheard Scholars talk about it.

9. When Lyra reluctantly gives Mrs. Coulter a kiss on the cheek, what does she smell on the woman's skin?
(a) Bleach.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Metallic scent.
(d) Fruity perfume.

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

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

12. Who are Barnard and Stokes?
(a) Assassins.
(b) Renegade theologians.
(c) Renowned inventors.
(d) Spies.

13. Lyra learns from Gyptian leaders that in order to use her alethiometer, she needs to do what?
(a) Steal the instructions from Mrs. Coulter.
(b) Properly line up three arrows and ask a question.
(c) Ask Lord Asriel, the only person who knows how to use it.
(d) Point it in the right direction, and then turn it upside down.

14. Who is the king of the Gyptians?
(a) Monty Belacqua.
(b) John Faa.
(c) Jaxer Kerim.
(d) Billy Costa.

15. Coram's daemon is a
(a) Cat.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Dog.
(d) Fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Librarian and the Enquirer are members of the group of what?

2. While they dine, what does Mrs. Coulter tell Lyra about bears' livers?

3. In London, when the pair is not socializing, Mrs. Coulter teaches Lyra

4. One of the pictures on the golden compass is of a what?

5. With their boat, the Costas take Lyra to a meeting place that they call

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