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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 spells or curses would Jadis cast on Andrew if he disobeys or betrays her?

2. What two living things (other than trees) does Digory see in the wood?

3. Which of the following does Jadis not suggest as a means of transport?

4. What has Jadis stolen from the jeweler's shop?

5. What color are the rings

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Digory say that actually gets Uncle Andrew's full attention and why does it have this effect?

2. How is Jadis different from a human from our world?

3. Why does Jadis want to travel to our world?

4. Why does Polly start to believe that Uncle Andrew is not mad?

5. How do the rings actually work for traveling from world to world?

6. What crucial piece of knowledge does Digory not know about the Witch?

7. What do the children quarrel about?

8. Why did Jadis speak the Deplorable Word?

9. How can Jadis travel out of her world even though she is not wearing a magic ring?

10. What does Aunt Letty believe about Jadis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Digory's house in London at the start of the book and what it is like at the end. How has the house changed? Consider physical changes, and also symbolic changes with respect to the theme of Life versus Death.

Part 1: Describe Digory's house at the beginning of the novel.

Part 2: Describe how Digory's house changes by the end of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Digory is by far one of the most complex and developed characters in The Magician's Nephew, with a blend of good and bad motives. Explain the sides of his character more fully and state why he is considered to be more of a "good" character rather than an evil one.

1. Describe some examples of his actions that come from good motives

2. Describe some examples of his actions that come from bad motives

3. Describe what action or actions he takes that make him stand out clearly as a character on the side of goodness.

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