Chapter 6 - The Golden Compass

Why has Pan turned into a 'wildcat' as they are making their way through the streets of London?

• Because he wants to ask the mice and rats of London where to go.

• Because it's the fastest animal he can change into.

• Because cats are stealthy and even though they cannot see colour well, they have superb night vision.

• Because Lyra can carry him easily.

What is an embankment?

• A wall or bank of earth to prevent a river flooding an area.

• A place where there are lots of banks and financial institutions.

• A narrow country lane

• A road full of shops that you would only find in the city.

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Why does Lyra tell the man in the top hat that her dad is a murderer?

• She is feeling miscievous.

• She feels uneasy and does not trust the man not to hurt her.

• She wants him to help her to get out of London.

• She needs to threaten him to persuade him to contact Jordan College for her.

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What are wharves?

• Types of wolf-like dogs.

• Types of plants that grow on mass in farmland

• Neglected children

• Man-made landing places for ships

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Who rescues Lyra from the two men who try to capture her?

• A group of gyptians

• Mrs. Coulter

• A group of street children

• Pan

How does Lyra feel when she see Ma Costa?

• Relieved to see someone she feels safe with

• Confused because Ma Costa is not who she thinks she is

• Angry because Ma Costa has not found Billy yet

• Apprehensive because she captured Ma Costa's boat with Roger and tried to sink it

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What are bludgeons?

• Musical instruments

• Blood coloured vegetables

• Thick heavy sticks, used as weapons

• Cuts of juicy red meat

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What does Tony Costa say the Tartars do with children?

• Bake them and eat them.

• Rescue them from the Gobblers and return them home

• Take them on scientific expeditions to the North

• Sell them to Mrs. Coulter

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What happens if you touch a windsucker?

• All your strength leaves your body

• All the air leaves your body

• You lose your memory

• You are blown away in a violent tornado

What are mercenaries?

• People who always show great mercy to others

• Types of priests in a church

• People who fight for money, soldiers of fortune

• People who give a lot of money to charity

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