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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hwin start talking?
(a) In order to keep Aravis from killing herself.
(b) She was curious about Aravis's brother.
(c) She wanted Aravis's help to run away.
(d) She tried to stick up for Aravis to her father.

2. Who comes up with the escape plan?
(a) King Edmund
(b) Shasta
(c) Mr. Tumnus
(d) Queen Susan

3. What is the last thing Prince Corin tells Shasta?
(a) To find King Lune when Shasta reaches Archenland.
(b) That he will never make it across the desert.
(c) To stay hidden in the garden until morning.
(d) That he should stay and travel with the Narnians.

4. What does Shasta find so surprising about Bree?
(a) He has five legs
(b) He has never been ridden
(c) He doesn't like oats
(d) He can talk

5. What did the letter say?
(a) That Aravis had been killed in an accident
(b) That Aravis needed more time at the temple
(c) That Aravis was visiting her friend for a week
(d) That Aravis and Ahoshta were already married

6. Why does Prince Corin get angry at Shasta?
(a) Shasta wants him to lie.
(b) Shasta threatens to call the others in.
(c) Shasta makes fun of his appearance.
(d) Shasta insults Queen Susan.

7. What happens to Shasta in the city?
(a) He is arrested for horse stealing by the guards.
(b) He is mistaken for a prince by the Narnians.
(c) He gets lost in the gardens of the Tisroc's palace.
(d) He gets into a fight with one of the Tisroc's slaves.

8. What frightens Bree the most?
(a) That Shasta might be killed
(b) The sight of a Calormene guard
(c) The sound of a lion roaring
(d) Having to swim across the river

9. Who is really leading the companions through the city?
(a) Bree
(b) Aravis
(c) A guard
(d) Shasta

10. Of the four companions, which two seem to get along the best?
(a) Aravis and Shasta
(b) Hwin and Bree
(c) Shasta and Hwin
(d) Bree and Aravis

11. Why is Shasta sore when he wakes up?
(a) He sprained an ankle running.
(b) He fell onto a cactus while galloping.
(c) He isn't used to riding a horse.
(d) He was beaten by the fisherman.

12. How does Prince Corin return?
(a) He sneaks in through the door.
(b) He climbs in through the window.
(c) He is brought back by two guards.
(d) Mr. Tumnus brings him from the garden.

13. How does Aravis get to Lasaraleen's house unseen?
(a) She is carried inside a litter with the curtains closed.
(b) Lasaraleen has her get into a large wicker basket.
(c) She waits until nightfall, then sneaks in the back.
(d) She leads the horses to the stables, dressed as a slave.

14. Why doesn't Shasta tell the Narnians who he is?
(a) He's afraid that they'll kill him because he heard their plans.
(b) They won't want to leave if they realize that Corin is still missing.
(c) He realizes he can buy his freedom if he betrays them to the Tisroc.
(d) He thinks that they will come up with another plan and not tell him.

15. How does Shasta feel about traveling with the two strangers?
(a) He's grateful to travel with someone who can fight
(b) He's afraid they'll be more conspicuous now
(c) He gets sulky and rude, especially to Aravis
(d) He's happy to have company along for the journey

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shasta figure out about King Edmund and Queen Susan?

2. What does Bree tell Shasta never to touch?

3. Why does King Edmund scold Shasta?

4. Who does Shasta find when he reaches the tombs?

5. How did Bree end up as a warhorse?

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