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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 is the first thing Shasta does when he wakes up in the morning?

2. Why doesn't Shasta tell the Narnians who he is?

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

4. Who comes up with the escape plan?

5. What disguise does Aravis wear in the Tisroc's palace?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the companions plan to get through Tashbaan?

2. Why did Prince Corin disappear the day before?

3. What does Shasta do when Bree and Hwin show up?

4. Why did Hwin reveal that she could talk to Aravis?

5. Why does Bree get worried about his habit of rolling in the grass?

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

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

8. Why does Shasta get jealous of Aravis?

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

10. Why is Shasta relieved to learn it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that examines the tone and voice of the author. How is it different or similar to other fantasy stories? Does it draw the reader into the story, or keep them at a distance. Use examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Mistaken identities abound in this story. Write an essay that explores the many times that people (or animals) in this story are thought to be different from who they really are. What conclusions can you reach about these mistaken identities?

Essay Topic 3

Research and write an essay placing this book into the entire Chronicles of Narnia series. What is most unique about this book? What function does it serve within the series?

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