10 The Subtle Knife Questions | Authors Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hornbeam trees

Will runs away from his own house after murdering a man who came to steal the green leather case. When he gets tired he sees two hornbeam trees just ahead. He sees a cat under it just like his own Moxie. Then he goes near it and finds the window to the other world.

Answer: Ruta Skadi

She comes as Serafina Pekkala's guest to discuss the plans for the future. She plays a great part in the story. She follows the angels and ultimately finds Lord Asriel and his preparations for the fight against the Authority.

Answer: Letters

These letters were written by John Parry to Mrs. Parry (Will's mother) when he was exploring in the northern lands. The letters also talked about the window to the other world.

Answer: The Subtle Knife

The subtle knife is also called by this name - Aeshaettr. It has many names in different languages. It is the deadliest weapon in the world which can cut through anything. People have to kill to become the bearer of the knife.

Answer: Moxie

Will often tells this to Lyra when he compares the tabby cat which he found under the hornbeam trees to his own cat Moxie.

Answer: Cittagaze

Lyra and Will discover the name from the children. They all talk about the Spectres and why adults are not there.

Answer: Spectres

The same children tell them the story of the Spectres and also that children can't see them and so they would not be affected. Angelica's brother Tullio is also spoken of.

Answer: Hester

Lee says it many times in the book when he goes on the journey with Dr. Grumman.

Answer: All of these

All are the names of the same person. Stanislaus Grumman is the fake name. Jopari is the name in local language. John Parry is the real name.

Answer: A Car

Lyra finds it when she goes to Charles' house to ask for the alethiometer.