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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 name of the housemaid?
2. Which of the following did not happen to the guinea pigs that Uncle Andrew used for his experiments?
3. What does Uncle Andrew keep hidden in his wardrobe?
4. What is Digory afraid of now that the Witch/Queen is in London and in his house?
5. What color rings are the children wearing when they first jump into the new pool?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do they decide to do with the guinea pig and why?
2. Name three ways that Polly's attitude differs from Digory's in this chapter.
3. What makes the children lose their fear of Uncle Andrew?
4. From the expressions on the faces of the images, what can be deduced about the history of the place they have found themselves in?
5. What are the first things that Digory sees when he comes out of the pool and how does he react?
6. Name three things Jadis does or says that demonstrate her self-centered nature.
7. How can Jadis travel out of her world even though she is not wearing a magic ring?
8. What possibilities do the children suggest to explain the mysterious yell heard one night by Digory?
9. How do the rings actually work for traveling from world to world?
10. What does Digory plan to do with his magic rings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jadis is referred to as being an evil witch. Is this view of her justified? State why or why not, and give examples to back your answer.
Essay Topic 2
The Magician's Nephew raises the topic of animal rights and animal experimentation. What attitude does the author seem to take on this topic? Use examples from the novel to illustrate your answer.
Essay Topic 3
C.S. Lewis is sometimes criticized as being sexist or misogynistic (biased against women). Is this (supposed) bias apparent in The Magician's Nephew? Use examples to justify your answer.
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