WorksheetsThe Golden Compass: Part One: Oxford
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is an 'oilskin' and why would Mrs. Coulter need one?
It is a fabric to keep the person wearing it waterproof, which Mrs. Coulter would need when going to the North.
It is a skin from an animal which is oily and Mrs. Coulter needs this for her daemon when going on their expedition.
It is a type of hat which would stop your hair to freezing in the Arctic.
It is an oil which you put on your own skin to keep yourself moisturised and warm when in very cold weather, such as the North.
Why does Lyra's knowledge have so many gaps in it?
She was never given an education. She has never attended school and only knew some things from talking to the kitchen staff at Jordan College.
She had only one scholar who had limited knowledge.
Lyra rarely went to lessons and did not enjoy the ones she did go to.
Lyra had various scholars, each told her something different, particularly about their own research and because of this, Lyra would skip lessons.
What does Mrs. Coulter teach Lyra?
Scientific principles and Geology
Art Skills and Musical Instruments
The concept of 'Dust'
The rudiments of Geography and Mathematics
Why does Lyra carry the leather should bag with her everywhere?
To keep Pan inside
To keep the alethiometer close
Because it is a present from Mrs. Coulter on one of their shopping trips
Because she loves the bag
Why are the kidnappers known as Gobblers?
Because of their reputation for eating children
Because of the loud screech they make when they steal a child
Because of the initials of the General Oblation Board
Because they spit on children and their daemons
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.
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
How do we know Lyra is proud to be Lord Asriel's daughter?
She tells everyone who will listen who her father is.
She believes she is now very rich and is becoming quite snooty about it.
She believes she will have the intelligence to decipher the alethiometer because her father is so clever.
She tells Ma Costa that thanks to her father, she has the right to investigate dust and elementary particles.
What reason does John Faa give to Raymond Gerrit about why they should protect Lyra?
Lyra is just a helpless child who needs saving from the General Oblation Board.
Lyra is Mrs Coulter's child so should be helped.
Lyra comes from Jordan College and the Master has always given a lot of work to the gyptians in the past.
Lyra is Lord Asriel's daughter and he has done many good things to help the gyptians in the past.
What does the expression 'stay my hand' mean?
To stop yourself from doing something.
To clasp your hands together to stop them shaking.
To refuse to shake hands with somebody.
To refuse to applaud somebody.
How many people are mustered by John Faa?
150 men and women.
1070 men, women and children.
170 men.
100 men.
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.
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.
How can we tell that Lyra is embarrassed by John Faa's declaration that the gyptians will not giver her up?
When she begins to speak she stammers and forgets what she was going to say.
She laughs nervously and tries to hide behind Pantalaimon who is a panther.
She puts her head down and moves to the back of the Zaal.
She blushes from head to toe and Pantalaimon tries to hide.
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.
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.
Who rescues Lyra from the two men who try to capture her?
A group of gyptians
Mrs. Coulter
A group of street children
Pan
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
Who is John Faa?
The Leader of the Gobblers
A Solider of Fortune
A Scholar from Jordan College
The King of the Gyptians
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
