SATs Smasher - The Golden Compass

What did Lord Asriel do after standing up from the fire?

• He walked out of the room.

• He poured a glass of Tokay.

• He sat back down.

• He read a book.

How is Lord Asriel described in the text?

• Short and cheerful

• Plump and stooped

• Tall with powerful shoulders

• Weak and timid

What expression did Lord Asriel have at the moment described in the text?

• Joyful and light-hearted

• Distant and preoccupied

• Angry and frustrated

• Excited and energetic

What comparison is made about Lord Asriel's movements?

• Like a graceful dancer

• Like a clumsy child

• Like those of a wild animal

• Like a gentle breeze

Find the word in the text that means, 'One thing being extremely different from another'

Find the word in the text that means 'to feel sorry for'

Find the word in the text that means the same as 'busy'

Which word is a synonym for the word 'savage'

• kind

• fierce

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• friendly

Which phrase means the same as 'marvelled'

• filled with anger and frustration

• filled with wonder and astonishment

• filled with sympathy

Which man here would best depict Lord Asreil

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