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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many policemen does Jadis knock out using the bar from the lamp-post?

2. Which of the following do the animals not try to feed Uncle Andrew with?

3. Which of the following does not happen when the Lion gives the animals the gift of speech and reason?

4. Where do the children shelter for the night?

5. Which of the following animals or creatures is not summoned to the council by Aslan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does arriving in the Wood Between the Worlds have on the characters?

2. What will happen to the Witch now that she has eaten an apple?

3. In what way is the treatment of Uncle Andrew an example of poetic justice?

4. Why does Digory suggest that Polly use her ring to go home?

5. Why does Uncle Andrew try to steal Digory's green ring?

6. What is the first clue that the travelers are nearing the orchard where Digory has to pick the apple?

7. What disturbs Fledge and the children at night?

8. Why does Aslan transform Strawberry into a flying horse and re-name him?

9. Which animals and creatures does Aslan call apart and why?

10. What things are prohibited in the garden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Aslan is often thought of as representing God in an allegorical form. What are some things that he says or does that support this interpretation? Do any of his actions or things that he says contradict this view?

Essay Topic 2

The mountain garden where Digory takes the Apple of Life from is intended to represent or be the Narnian equivalent of the Garden of Eden. Describe the mountain garden in your own words, and explain what it does and does not have in common with the mythical Garden of Eden.

(Note: if appropriate, another mythological or legendary garden can be substituted for the Garden of Eden).

Essay Topic 3

Digory is by far one of the most complex and developed characters in The Magician's Nephew, with a blend of good and bad motives. Explain the sides of his character more fully and state why he is considered to be more of a "good" character rather than an evil one.

1. Describe some examples of his actions that come from good motives

2. Describe some examples of his actions that come from bad motives

3. Describe what action or actions he takes that make him stand out clearly as a character on the side of goodness.

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