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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 Uncle Andrew's cousin who was in the Yeomanry?

2. What is the first thing that Digory does in the morning?

3. Who is the first to wake up in the morning?

4. What effect has the stolen apple had on the Witch?

5. What is the name of the Cabby's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do the dwarfs obtain the materials to make the crowns from?

2. What is the first clue that the travelers are nearing the orchard where Digory has to pick the apple?

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

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

5. What does the Lion do that Digory does not expect?

6. How does the song affect the characters?

7. Why is Uncle Andrew so frightened?

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

9. Why does Uncle Andrew try to steal Digory's green ring?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Magician's Nephew has, as one of its key themes, the antithesis between life and death/destruction. Describe two or three ways that theme is illustrated in The Magician's Nephew. Which force is shown to predominate?

Essay Topic 2

Uncle Andrew is a sinister character at the start of the novel, but later on, he is more of a comic figure. Explain some of the ways that Uncle Andrew is used to provide comic relief or humor in The Magician's Nephew.

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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