The Golden Compass - Chapter 7-9

Why does Lyra feel much better with the gyptians?

• She has a sense of purpose and enjoys boat life.

• She is being spoilt and does not have to do anything except play with Pantalaimon.

• She is trying to persuade the gyptians to take her back to Jordan College.

• She likes to play with the gyptian children and is glad not to have to have to learn anything.

What do the gyptians mean by 'byanroping'?

• Learning how to tie sailing knots.

• A meeting in the Fens of gyptian people.

• A kidnapping by the Gobblers of a young gyptian child.

• The gathering of dust and other elementary particles.

Why is Lyra not able to be a true gyptian?

• She does not speak like the gyptians.

• She is too educated to be a gyptian.

• She does not know enough about boats and sailing.

• Gyptians are water people and she is a fire person.

What does John Faa propose to the gyptians?

• That they head north to rescue all the children from the Gobblers.

• That they head North to rescue the gyptian children from the Gobblers.

• That they head north to free Lord Asriel.

• That they head north to steal gold and trade in Uppsala.

What could be seen in the Aurora?

• The Gobblers' secret hideaway.

• A city with towers and churches.

• The prison where Lord Asriel was being held.

• Important people such as Mrs Coulter, Lord Asriel and John Faa.

Who is Lyra's father?

• The master of Jordan College.

• Lord Asriel

• John Faa

• Farder Coram

Who is Lyra's mother?

• Ma Costa

• A poor gyptian servant who has since diappeared.

• Mrs Coulter

• A famous female scholar from Jordan College.

What could be seen in the Aurora?

• The Gobblers' secret hideaway.

• A city with towers and churches.

• The prison where Lord Asriel was being held.

• Important people such as Mrs Coulter, Lord Asriel and John Faa.

What does Lyra share with John Faa and Fader Coram?

• The alethiometer

• Her real name

• That she's been skipping her chores

• That she wants to be an astronomer

Why do John Faa and Fader Coram change their minds about allowing Lyra to go North with them?

• She used the alethiometer and was able to find out that one of their spies was dead

• She used the alethiometer and it told them to bring her

• She used the alethiometer and she found out that they should go South instead