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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 other creatures are flying in the air with Fledge and the children?

2. What had Fledge and Polly originally planned to do on reaching the garden?

3. Which animals look like trees when they first appear?

4. Why do the animals decide to plant Uncle Andrew the right way up?

5. Why wasn't Uncle Andrew able to hear the animals talking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Digory want to talk to the Lion?

2. Why does Digory suggest that Polly use her ring to go home?

3. What are Pollly and Digory concerned about?

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

5. What does the author suggest that Polly did at the river?

6. What happens to the iron bar the Witch tore off the lamp-post?

7. What effect does arriving in the Wood Between the Worlds have on the characters?

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

9. Explain the first joke in your own words.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Magician's Nephew explores the theme of power, kingship and corruption. What points are raised by this text regarding this theme? Explain some ways that this theme is illustrated in the text and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

When Jadis comes to London, she has certain cultural expectations. People in London have contrasting cultural expectations. Describe some of the culture clashes that occur when Jadis spends time in London. Consider such things as law, dress, technology, magic and gender roles, plus any other cultural clashes that you find.

Essay Topic 3

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

(see the answer keys)

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