The Horse and His Boy | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, How Shasta Set Out on his Travels

1. What does Shasta learn about himself from overhearing the Taarkaan and Arsheesh talking?

2. Why is Shasta relieved to learn it?

3. What does Shasta agree to do with Bree?

4. Why does Bree need Shasta's help?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, A Wayside Adventure

5. What does Shasta find most different about the place where he awakens?

6. What justification does Bree give for using the Tarkaan's money?

7. Why does...
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