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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the pictures on the golden compass is of a what?
(a) Frog.
(b) Turtle.
(c) Iguana.
(d) Chameleon.

2. What does Lyra call her daemon affectionately?
(a) Palt.
(b) Tumi.
(c) Pan.
(d) Tout.

3. Iorek Byrnison is
(a) A flightless witch.
(b) An armored bear.
(c) A Gobbler.
(d) A Gyptian.

4. While they dine, what does Mrs. Coulter tell Lyra about bears' livers?
(a) They are full of nutrients.
(b) They are a rare delicacy.
(c) They are poisonous.
(d) They are too expensive to order.

5. Coram's daemon is named what?
(a) Sophonax.
(b) Swedalex.
(c) Sofiane.
(d) Sulferish.

6. With their boat, the Costas take Lyra to a meeting place that they call
(a) Saare.
(b) Maale.
(c) Zaal.
(d) Baar.

7. Faa and Coram explain to Lyra that her father had fallen in love with a
(a) Jordan Scholar.
(b) Married woman.
(c) Kitchen helper.
(d) Gyptian leader.

8. What happened after Lord Asriel knocked the gun out of Mr. Coulter's hand?
(a) Coulter sprayed Asriel with Dust.
(b) Asriel saw Mrs. Coulter for the first time.
(c) Coulter's wife screamed.
(d) Asriel shot Coulter.

9. Dr. Broken Arrow is a Skraeling who mapped what?
(a) Sand dunes.
(b) Ocean currents.
(c) Iceberg locations.
(d) Wind patterns.

10. In the alethiometer, the serpent represents what?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Longevity.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Cunning.

11. In Part 1, Chapter 3, where are the children escorted to after they write letters?
(a) An airship that transports them to a sky port.
(b) A vessel that takes them to sea.
(c) An airship that takes them to an island.
(d) A vessel that transports them to the tropics.

12. Lyra and her daemon try to escape the Retiring Room, but when they hear someone coming, they are forced to hide again. Where do they hide the second time?
(a) Desk drawer.
(b) Wardrobe.
(c) Secret room.
(d) Air duct.

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

14. When Lyra bolts out of her hiding place in the Retiring Room to save Lord Asriel, what happens to the glass he is about to drink from?
(a) It spills caustic liquid all over his suit.
(b) It falls to the floor and shatters.
(c) Lyra dumps its contents into the sink.
(d) Lyra takes it and smashes it against the wall.

15. In the darker image that Lord Asriel shows the group seated in the Retiring Room, the man in the foreground is bathed in bright light that appears to be emitted from where?
(a) A dark cloud above him.
(b) The hut next to him.
(c) His raised hand.
(d) His briefcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Lyra join the Gyptians in their rescue effort?

2. While riding with the Costas in a narrow boat along the Grand Junction Canal, Lyra learns from Tony that

3. Mrs. Coulter claims she has been to the North several times as a member of the

4. Who take Lyra away after two men unsuccessfully try to abduct her?

5. What happens when Lyra and Roger enter the cellars where Tokay and wines are kept?

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