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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. What rare bird to Trumpkin and Peter spot on their journey in Chapter 10?

2. How do the Pevensies and Trumpkin cross the gorge when they get down to it in Chapter 11?

3. On their journey back to Caspian, what do they use to help them know the correct direction to go?

4. Who gives Trumpkin the nickname D.L.F.?

5. Who steers the boat as the Pevensies and Trumpkin head for Glasswater Creek?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Susan feel when she can finally see Aslan in Chapter 11?

2. Describe the terrain the Pevensies and Trumpkin travel over near the gorge of the Rush in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 11, as the Pevensies are considering splitting up, who does Trumpkin claim allegiance to first and foremost?

4. Describe Aslan's How as it is related in Chapter 7.

5. When the Pevensies and Trumpkin fall under attack in Chapter 10 and have to retreat the way they came, how does Lucy respond?

6. When Lucy goes on her solitary walk in the woods in Chapter 9; how does she describe her surroundings?

7. Why is Nikabrik initially prejudice against Doctor Cornelius?

8. How come Susan does not enjoy her archery match against Trumpkin in Chapter 8?

9. Why do the Narnians decide to go to Aslan's How in Chapter 7?

10. As Caspian awaits the council at Dancing Lawn in Chapter 7, how is his daily life different from what he is accustomed to at Miraz's castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One recurrent theme in Prince Caspian is that of respect and reverence for authority figures such as Aslan, Miraz, the White Witch and the Pevensies. Using specific textual examples, compare and contrast at least two approaches or attitudes toward respect and reverence as demonstrated by specific characters. Discuss what, if any, overarching message C.S. Lewis is conveying about the importance or unimportance of respect and reverence.

Essay Topic 2

What is C.S. Lewis's writing style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure to discuss the literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice.

Essay Topic 3

In Prince Caspian, Lewis utilizes the popular mythical figure of Bacchus as an important character in the end of the novel. Discuss how the myths of Bacchus as established in literature at large affect how his character is viewed in the book. Identify and discuss any inferences Lewis makes in the book to Bacchus's persona outside of the novel and what affect those inferences have upon the story.

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