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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 pace does Bree suggest for their journey?

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

3. What does Aslan tell Aravis when she asks about her stepmother's slave?

4. What did Shasta know about traveling across the desert?

5. What does Shasta see when he looks back towards Tashbaan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Shasta yell at Bree to gallop faster?

2. How does the Prince Rabadash plan to gain Queen Susan's hand in marriage?

3. What does the Centaur say about Prince Cor?

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

5. How does the Hermit know about events that take place far away?

6. What did the Lion do for Shasta when he was a baby?

7. How is Bree changed from the way he was at the beginning of the story?

8. What decision does Shasta make after the Calormene army passes him?

9. What is the advantage to the Tisroc if Prince Rabadash's plan succeeds?

10. How does King Lune react to Shasta's news about Prince Rabadash's army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the major themes in this book is about friendship. Examine the story arcs of the four companions and write an essay describing how they all become friends.

Essay Topic 3

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

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