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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. As Ransom chases the Un-man through the wood, what color birds do they see that look like a grove of formal and flowery shrubs?

2. How does Ransom describe the beach where he and the Un-man end up in Chapter 14?

3. In Chapter 10, how does Ransom lose ground in the argument?

4. What is Ransom’s name in his own tongue according to the eldila?

5. What does the first voice sound like at the beginning of Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the frogs injured?

2. What does Ransom see at the beginning of Chapter 13 as he rides the fish?

3. In Chapter 9, what happens when Ransom attempts to move toward Weston?

4. What does Ransom discover as he searches the island for Un-man in Chapter 12?

5. When Ransom finally ends his subterranean journey, why does he think he is on a high mountain?

6. How does Ransom know that one of the eldila is the Oyarsa of Malacandra?

7. How do the sleep needs of Ransom, the Lady, and the Un-man vary?

8. What does the creature look like that Ransom stalks in order to find out what is singing?

9. In what way is Ransom a stone that determines the course of a river?

10. What does Ransom decide has happened to Weston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The things that Ransom sees and experiences seem to be indescribable. Why can’t words describe what Ransom sees or experiences? How different is Earth from Venus? Is there any part of Venus that is like Earth? How do those differences make it difficult to describe Venus?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 12, Ransom experiences an intense hatred and anger that helps him defeat the Un-man. Why does Ransom believe that his hatred is acceptable? Why would that intense anger normally be unacceptable? How does the rage that Ransom feels help him have the strength he needs for the battle?

Essay Topic 3

Ransom considers Weston to be egotistical. What behaviors does Weston exhibit that demonstrate ego? How does Weston carry himself? What does Weston think of other people/creatures? Why does it seem that Weston has an enlarge ego?

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