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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. Why couldn't Shasta walk across the desert?

2. What marks the southern boundary of Archenland?

3. How does the prince plan to keep King Peter from bringing an army to Tashbaan to rescue his sister?

4. How does the King react to Shasta?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the Centaur say about Prince Cor?

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

7. Why is Bree so sure that Prince Rabadash hasn't left for Archenland yet?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

In this fantasy story, there are magical beings and there are beings who use magic. And there are humans. Why do you think the author chose to keep the humans non-magical?

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