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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. By Chapter 11, with who or what is Ransom contending?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Weston say he has broken?

3. How tall are the eldila when they take human form?

4. How is the temptation on Perelandra going to be stopped?

5. How many injuring creatures does Ransom find before he runs into Weston?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ransom decide has happened to Weston?

2. How is Ransom able to rest without worrying about the Enemy at the end of Chapter 11?

3. How does Ransom explain what Perelandra will do that day?

4. How does Ransom feel when he finds the injured frogs?

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

6. How does Ransom feel after he eats some seaweed?

7. How is Ransom described by the eldila?

8. In Chapter 12, why wouldn’t the Lady call Ransom Piebald any longer?

9. What does Ransom do when the Un-man escapes the island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In Chapter 9, Ransom begins to believe that Weston is possessed. What are the first signs that Ransom sees that might indicate Weston’s body is possessed by another entity? What does Ransom catch Weston doing? As he comes upon Weston mutilating the creatures, why does Ransom decide that Weston is no longer in control of his own body? What does Ransom believe has possessed Weston?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 9, Ransom finally discovers his purpose for being on Perelandra. What has it taken for Ransom to realize his purpose for being on Perelandra? Does the Green Lady know why Ransom has come? What circumstances help Ransom discover his purpose? What is his purpose for being on Perelandra?

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