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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Bulldog react when Uncle Andrew tries to talk to him?
(a) He is infuriated about being called a Good Doggie.
(b) He does not understand what Uncle Andrew is saying.
(c) He laughs at Uncle Andrew's fright.
(d) He realizes that Uncle Andrew is the same sort of creature as the Cabby and the children.

2. Which of the following does the writing on the gate not warn against?
(a) Stealing the fruit
(b) Climbing the wall
(c) Taking the fruit for yourself
(d) Closing the gates

3. Where do the children shelter for the night?
(a) In a small cave
(b) In a hollow tree
(c) Under Fledge's wings
(d) Under a bush

4. Who tells Aslan that the Witch has eaten an apple already?
(a) Fledge
(b) Polly
(c) Uncle Andrew
(d) Digory

5. How do the members of the crowd try to attack Jadis?
(a) They throw stones at her.
(b) They mob her, trying to kick and punch her.
(c) Somebody tries to spray her with a garden hose.
(d) They don't attack her at all, because they are too frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where do Frank (the Cabby) and Helen get their royal robes?

2. Which animal brings Uncle Andrew to Aslan?

3. Which of the following mythological beings does not appear after the Lion's words?

4. What color are the apples that Digory has to pick?

5. What does Aslan ask Digory to tell the other councilors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the first joke in your own words.

2. Why does Uncle Andrew try to steal Digory's green ring?

3. What signs show that some magic is being worked on the animals chosen by the Lion?

4. Why does Aslan transform Strawberry into a flying horse and re-name him?

5. What things show that the place they have come to is a new world that is just beginning?

6. Why do the animals not know what Uncle Andrew is?

7. What does the Lion do that Digory does not expect?

8. What are Pollly and Digory concerned about?

9. What arguments are put forward by the animals regarding which way up Uncle Andrew ought to be planted?

10. What arguments does the Witch use to try to persuade Digory to eat the apple himself or take it home to his mother? Give at least two for each.

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