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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 other classic children's book is not mentioned or referred to in this chapter?

3. Where did Jadis learn the Deplorable Word?

4. Why does Jadis study Uncle Andrew's face?

5. What expected result of being underwater does not happen when using the magic of the pools?

Short Essay Questions

1. What possibilities do the children suggest to explain the mysterious yell heard one night by Digory?

2. What makes the children lose their fear of Uncle Andrew?

3. What do the children quarrel about?

4. Why is the Wood like the tunnel that the children had explored in the houses?

5. Name three ways that Polly's attitude differs from Digory's in this chapter.

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

7. Why does Digory wish he was older (or bigger)?

8. What do they decide to do with the guinea pig and why?

9. Why did Uncle Andrew need two children for his "experiment" with the rings?

10. What is unusual about the ruins they find themselves in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Uncle Andrew. Which of the adjectives below best describes him? Give examples of his actions and words to explain your decision.

Choose one of the following:

Comic

Sinister

Selfish

Greedy

Foolish

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The Cabby is chosen to be the first King of Narnia. What aspects of his character will make him a good king? In your answer, refer to some examples other than the scene in Chapter 11 where Aslan questions the Cabby.

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