The Roman Chariot Race — Questions and answers

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What were Lyra and Caius doing at the beginning of the story?

Choices

  1. Swimming in the harbor
  2. Racing miniature sailboats ✓
  3. Looking for stars in the sky
  4. Building a sandcastle

Answer: Racing miniature sailboats

From page 1

Who told Lyra and Caius about the amulet's special power?

Choices

  1. Caius's father
  2. A wizened old fisherman named Silas ✓
  3. Lyra's older sister
  4. A mysterious voice from the sky

Answer: A wizened old fisherman named Silas

From page 3

What danger did the young woman warn Lyra and Caius about?

Choices

  1. The starlight horses were too wild.
  2. The chariot was broken and needed fixing.
  3. The portal was collapsing and could destroy Aethor. ✓
  4. She was lost and needed directions home.

Answer: The portal was collapsing and could destroy Aethor.

From page 5

Who suddenly appeared from the portal to block Lyra and Caius's path?

Choices

  1. Silas the fisherman
  2. A friendly giant
  3. A shadowy figure with glowing green eyes ✓
  4. Another starlight horse

Answer: A shadowy figure with glowing green eyes

From page 6

How did Caius help Lyra get to the chariot driver?

Choices

  1. He ran to the chariot first.
  2. He shouted for more help.
  3. He distracted the shadowy figure with a fishing net. ✓
  4. He told Lyra to wait for him.

Answer: He distracted the shadowy figure with a fishing net.

From page 7

What did Lyra and the driver do to save Aethor from the chariot?

Choices

  1. They rode the chariot through the portal.
  2. They pushed the chariot into the river.
  3. They unhitched the horses and let the chariot vanish into the portal alone. ✓
  4. They tied the chariot to a dock.

Answer: They unhitched the horses and let the chariot vanish into the portal alone.

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