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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Photo of Dr. Grumman's tombstone.
(d) Dr. Grumman's daemon.

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

3. 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 lose their daemons.
(d) They become intoxicated.

4. Lyra tells Iorek that the armor can be found where?
(a) Trunk owned by Mrs. Coulter.
(b) Basement of the priest's house.
(c) Library of the theology museum.
(d) Shed owned by the Oblation Board.

5. At the cocktail party that Mrs. Coulter hosts, Lyra hears that her parents were
(a) Esteemed humanitarians.
(b) Ruthless dictators.
(c) A count and countess.
(d) A governor and governess.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lyra makes a statement regarding electrons and Dust, Mrs. Coulter's daemon becomes what?

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

3. At the institute library, Lyra is shown several items including a

4. Who is the king of the Gyptians?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Farder Coram's daemon as seen through Lyra's eyes.

2. Why is Lyra excited about leaving the college and going with Mrs. Coulter?

3. On the narrow boat, how do the Gyptians keep Lyra safe from the searching police?

4. While Lyra travels on the narrow boat with the Gyptians, what type of work does she do for Ma Costa and the others?

5. How does Lyra feel after learning that Mrs. Coulter is her mother?

6. In her hiding place in the Retiring Room, Lyra eventually falls asleep. What does Lord Asriel talk about with Lyra after he wakes her up?

7. What happens to the journalist at Mrs. Coulter's cocktail party?

8. After the Scholars enter the Retiring Room, what does Lyra overhear while she remains hidden in the wardrobe?

9. Lord Asriel is describing to a group of Scholars the expedition he just took to the North. What were the goals of that expedition?

10. Describe some of the conversation that takes place at Mrs. Coulter's cocktail party.

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