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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. Where did Aravis get the armor she was wearing?

2. How does Prince Corin return?

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

4. Before he met Bree, Shasta's riding was limited to

5. How long does Shasta stay at the tombs before the others show up?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Shasta relieved to learn it?

3. What is Shasta tempted to do after he is left alone to rest?

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

5. What do the guards notice about the companions when they are passing into the city?

6. Why did Prince Corin disappear the day before?

7. What justification does Bree give for using the Tarkaan's money?

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

9. Why does Aravis jump up on Lasaraleen's litter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing the character and adventures of Shasta with one of the following mythic/fantasy heroes:

a) Luke Skywalker

b) Harry Potter

c) Hercules

d) Frodo Baggins

e) Dorothy Gale

Essay Topic 2

Identity is a key theme in The Horse and His Boy. Write an essay that examines how the identities of the characters change in different situations.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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