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"The Subtle Knife" Quiz Part Three

This book is the second part of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy. Lyra Silvertongue (real name Belacqua) is joined by young Will Parry, from another Oxford. Warning - this deals with the book only, not the movie. Spoilers ahead!

A multiple-choice quiz by JaneMarple. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JaneMarple

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,744

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
197

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where do Lyra and Will hide from the army of children in Citt�gazze? Hint

Temple

Forest

Tower of Angels

Oxford

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Question 2 of 10

2. Doctor Oliver Payne assists Doctor Mary Malone in researching Dust. Where has he been offered a job? Hint

Geneva

Russia

America

Mexico

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does Doctor Malone destroy before entering Citt�gazze? Hint

Laboratory

Skulls

Museum

Computer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whereabouts does Doctor Malone enter Citt�gazze, through a workman's tent? Hint

Banbury Close

Coventry Avenue

Trafalgar Place

Sunderland Road

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Question 5 of 10

5. What sort of tree bark does Serafina mention in her spell to cure Will's wound? Hint

Pine

Willow

Oak

Elder

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Will tell Lyra that he did to a boy who was tormenting his mother, in his world? Hint

Broke his leg

Made him fall in front of a car

Broke his nose

Broke his arm

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Question 7 of 10

7. What sort of daemon does Juta Kaminen, the witch, have? Hint

Gull

Hawk

Raven

Robin

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Question 8 of 10

8. What language do the enemy in the zeppelin speak who are after Lee Scoresby and John Parry? Hint

Russian

Italian

Spanish

German

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Doctor Grumman use to cure Will's wounds? Hint

Cloud-pine

Rose petels

Nettles

Blood-moss

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Question 10 of 10

10. Doctor Grumman is killed at the end of this book. How is he killed? Hint

Poisoned

Shot by an arrow

Drowns

Attacked by Spectres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where do Lyra and Will hide from the army of children in Citt�gazze?

Answer: Temple

Lyra tells Will about how Tullio was attacked by Spectres, and the look of hatred on Angelica's face. Angelica was Tullio's sister. Angelica and the other children corner Will and Lyra and plan to kill them. The witches, led by Serafina Pekkala, save them.

2. Doctor Oliver Payne assists Doctor Mary Malone in researching Dust. Where has he been offered a job?

Answer: Geneva

Sir Charles Lathrom offers to fund Doctor Malone's research on Dust. Doctor Payne is one of Mary Malone's colleagues. Mary does not approve of Sir Charles' ideas.

3. What does Doctor Malone destroy before entering Citt�gazze?

Answer: Computer

Doctor Malone uses the computer which Lyra used, with her alethiometer, and told her about Dust. The computer tells Mary that Shadows are really angels.

4. Whereabouts does Doctor Malone enter Citt�gazze, through a workman's tent?

Answer: Sunderland Road

The computer tells Doctor Malone to destroy the computer and all the research she has made on Dust. She is to find Lyra and Will, and told how to enter Citt�gazze.

5. What sort of tree bark does Serafina mention in her spell to cure Will's wound?

Answer: Oak

Will has lost two fingers after using the subtle knife and killing Tullio. The wound is bad Serafina used a mixture of spider-silk, ground-moss and saltweed, as well as oak bark to try and staunch the bleeding. Nevertheless, it only helped a little.

6. What did Will tell Lyra that he did to a boy who was tormenting his mother, in his world?

Answer: Broke his arm

Will tells Lyra what his mother is like when she has a bad time. He feels that the Spectres also might be in his world; this is why his mother is different.

7. What sort of daemon does Juta Kaminen, the witch, have?

Answer: Robin

Lee Scoresby's balloon has been sighted by the witches. The witches are alerted that the balloon is under attack. Juta Kaminen was once in love with Doctor Grumman but now she hates him. Doctor Grumman - or John Parry - as he is better known as - is with Lee.

8. What language do the enemy in the zeppelin speak who are after Lee Scoresby and John Parry?

Answer: Russian

While Lee is flying with Doctor Grumman, they are followed by zeppelins. They escape, but the remaining zeppelin follows them. Lee holds the enemy off while Grumman heads for safety. Lee and his daemon, Hester, die during the battle. He tries to use the flower, that Serafina gave her, to call for help, but fails.

9. What does Doctor Grumman use to cure Will's wounds?

Answer: Blood-moss

Will has always been told by his mother that he is to take up his father's mantle one day - to continue with the task his father has started. Mrs. Coulter talks to Sir Charles. She can control the Spectres and she leads them to their victims.

10. Doctor Grumman is killed at the end of this book. How is he killed?

Answer: Shot by an arrow

Doctor Grumman tells Will that there is a war coming. Juta Kaminen kills him because he scorned her. He only wanted to remain faithful to Will's mother. Before he dies, he and Will recognise each other as father and son. When Will returns to the witches, he finds many of them dead and Lyra missing. Mrs. Coulter has taken her. Angels - or Watchers - will guide Will to Lord Asriel.

Source: Author JaneMarple

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