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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. Which animals look like trees when they first appear?

2. What would have happened if someone had taken an apple to plant a Tree of Protection without permission?

3. How does the horse react to being taken into the Wood Between the Worlds?

4. What finally convinced all the animals that Uncle Andrew was not a tree?

5. Which of the following coins does not fall out of Uncle Andrew's pocket?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What will happen to the Witch now that she has eaten an apple?

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. What does Digory have to do and why?

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

9. Which animals and creatures does Aslan call apart and why?

10. Why does Aslan call the Cabby's wife into Narnia?

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

Charn is where Jadis, the personification of the powers of death and destruction comes from. Describe Charn and explain how this setting is also symbolic of death and destruction.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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