The Golden Compass Part II

1. What is Lyra’s impression of Mrs. Coulter?

• Lyra looked at Mrs. Coulter and felt disrespect for her as she was a female scholar. She regarded her as someone who was of no special interest.

• She instantly knew who she was and became very excited at meeting the famous Mrs. Coulter. She began to talk quickly about her life.

• Although she was a female scholar, she was not like any scholar she had seen before. Lyra was fascinated about how she dressed and her presence in the dining room.

• Mrs. Coulter took little interest in Lyra, even though they sat next to each other at dinner. They barely had any conversation throughout the meal.

2. What plan does the Master propose for Lyra and what is her reaction?

• The Master proposes that Lyra will remain at the College but Lyra refuses and wants to leave with Mrs. Coulter.

• The Master proposes that Lyra will leave Jordan College and must now make her own way in the world as she has learnt everything she can. Lyra is upset and refuses to go.

• The Master proposes that Lyra will join Lord Asriel on his journey to the North and Lyra is excited to meet the Ice Bears.

• The Master proposes that Lyra will leave Jordan College. At first, Lyra is outraged but when she discovers she will be with Mrs. Coulter, she is more content.

What does the Master give Lyra and what instructions does he give her about it?

• He gave her a package, wrapped in brown paper, containing a crystal and told her to keep it safe.

• He gave her a small package, wrapped in velvet, which contained an alethiometer and told her to not tell anyone about it.

• He gave her advice to not trust Mrs. Coulter and he instructed her to run away from her as soon as she could.

• He gave Lyra a very light object, which looked like a compass and Lyra knew it was an alethiometer. The Master told Lyra to she could read the future with it.

What does an alethiometer do?

• It tell you the future.

• It tells you how to find people who are lost.

• It tells you what happened in the past.

• It tell you the truth.

Who gave the alethiometer to the college?

• Mrs. Coulter

• Lord Asriel

• The Master

• The Gyptians

How does Mrs. Coulter treat Lyra?

• Mrs. Coulter treated Lyra with kindness by taking her shopping, giving her luxury items in her house and inviting her to Royal Arctic Institute for Lunch.

• Mrs. Coulter was strict with Lyra, making sure she turned her light out before bed and telling her what to wear and who to talk to.

• Mrs. Coulter treated Lyra with little interest as she was always so busy making plans to go to the North.

• Mrs. Coulter often lied to Lyra, by telling her that she would take her and meet explorers at The Royal Arctic Institute but then, never did.

What are some of the symbols on the alethiometer?

• a sun, a star, a ship

• a baby, a bat, a moon

• an anchor, a bull, a beehive and a chameleon

• an ermine, a husky, a raven

What do Lyra and her daemon discuss at the end of the chapter regarding the alethiometer?

• They discuss giving it to the Gyptians to help find Billy Costa.

• They discuss whether to keep it hidden so no-one, including all character we know so far, knows they have it.

• They discuss whether they should give it to Mrs. Coulter.

• They discuss whether the Master would like them to give it to Lord Asriel or whether they need to keep it safe from him.

What does 'pious' mean?

• Someone who is very trustworthy

• Someone who is very religious

• Someone who is very deceitful

• Someone who is very clever

What does 'soiree' mean?

• A online class, with Seesaw, talking to Year 6 with accompanying video

• A meeting at work, with subordinates, regarding next week's events

• A coffee morning, with friends, possibly at Starbucks

• An evening party, at a private house, with music and conversation