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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hwin think that Aravis would be happy in Narnia?
(a) There are plenty of fine clothes and food there.
(b) All of the animals in Narnia know how to talk.
(c) Nobody in Narnia ever fights in battles.
(d) No maiden is forced to marry against her will.

2. What is Bree's assessment of Shasta as a rider?
(a) He says Shasta is a natural horseman.
(b) He asks Shasta to stop gripping so hard with his knees.
(c) He compares Shasta to a potato sack.
(d) He says Shasta is almost as good as the Tarkaan.

3. Where is Tashbaan located?
(a) On a broad plain of yellow grass
(b) In a valley surrounded by hills
(c) At the crossroads of two long roads
(d) On an island in a broad river

4. Why did Shasta laugh at Bree?
(a) Bree looked funny rolling on his back.
(b) Bree's face looked funny when he was scared.
(c) Bree made a joke about the Calormene.
(d) Shasta thought Bree's accent was humorous.

5. Bree praises Aravis for
(a) Coming up with a good plan.
(b) Being so brave.
(c) Dressing like a boy.
(d) Telling her story well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes up with the escape plan?

2. What does Shasta fear when he sees the horses being led by a strange man?

3. What does Shasta find so surprising about Bree?

4. Who is really leading the companions through the city?

5. What does Shasta see beyond the river and gardens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Tombs of the Ancients?

2. Why do Aravis and Lasaraleen have so much difficulty understanding each other?

3. What does Shasta think may have happened to the others when they aren't at the tomb?

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

5. Describe the difference between the Narnians and the high class Calormene lords and ladies in the street.

6. Why is Aravis sad when she enters the gates of Tashbaan?

7. How does Lasaraleen react when she realizes that the Tisroc is walking towards them?

8. Why is Shasta so interested in Sallowpad's description of the different ways across the desert?

9. Why does Shasta get jealous of Aravis?

10. What does Aravis realize about Bree and Shasta after spending time with Lasaraleen?

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