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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 most notable thing that Prince Corin does in the battle?

2. Which of the companions urges the most for speed after they reach the valley?

3. How does the Tisroc react to his son's request?

4. What does Shasta hear behind him when he reaches the crossroads?

5. Who gives the companions refuge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bree have difficulty keeping pushing himself after reaching the valley?

2. Why does the Hermit say that Prince Rabadash should have called off the attack?

3. What does the lion do to Aravis?

4. What is the only thing Prince Cor wishes he knew about his kidnapping?

5. What does the Centaur say about Prince Cor?

6. How does Shasta convince himself that he didn't dream about the Lion?

7. Why does Prince Corin get angry with Thornbut?

8. What does Shasta tell himself as the battle starts?

9. Why did Aravis get angry with herself after awaking up?

10. Why is the Tisroc reluctant to send his army to Narnia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although they are brothers, Cor and Corin are very different individuals. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two characters.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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