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

2. Who carries Shasta's message to Cair Paravel?

3. What advice did the Hermit give to Bree?

4. Whose point of view does the author use to describe the battle?

5. How does Aslan leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the author describe Aslan?

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

5. What does the Tisroc say he'll do if the Prince's plan fails?

6. What does the lion do to Aravis?

7. What does Shasta tell King Edmund?

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

9. What does the Centaur say about Prince Cor?

10. Why does King Lune refuse to let Prince Rabadash duel King Edmund?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

King Lune gives a very stern description of what it means to be a king. Look at the Princes, Kings, and Queens in this story. What do they demonstrate about the responsibilities of being a leader. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In presenting Calormen, C.S. Lewis is contrasting a very different culture to that of Narnia. What are the origins of this world? Write an essay describing the possible inspiration of the Calormen culture.

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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