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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 reason does the Dwarf give for his treatment by the soldiers in Chapter 2?
2. When Caspian awakens in Chapter 5, what does Nikabrik want to do to him?
3. Why don't Caspian's gentlemen-in-waiting wake up when he enters to supper room in Chapter 5?
4. What do the children eat for dinner on their first night on the island?
5. What was the name of the chief mole when the Pevensie children planted the apple orchard during their reign in Narnia?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Susan sad after they find the chessman in the castle ruins?
2. Describe the appearance of the soldiers in Chapter 3.
3. How have Doctor Cornelius's ancestors survived the rule of the Telmarines?
4. Describe the first impression the children have of the island as described in Chapter 1.
5. Why are the Telmarines afraid of the sea?
6. How did Doctor Cornelius procure Susan's horn?
7. Why does Trufflehunter believe it is appropriate for Prince Caspian to become King over Narnia?
8. What do the Pevensie children find to the worst part of sleeping out of doors in Chapter 3?
9. In Chapter 1, which Pevensie child tries to persuade the others to save their sandwiches and why?
10. In Chapter 4, in what ways does Doctor Cornelius foresee Prince Caspian helping the Old Narnians?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, Prince Caspian. Many important characters are pursuing power, however, they are usually foiled in their attempts to attain this power. Meanwhile, other characters who are not intent upon achieving power, find that they end up with it. Using at least three character examples, illustrate how Lewis establishes a premise on the pursuit of power. Discuss how Lewis's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to today.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel, C.S. Lewis sets forth several conflicting views of allegiance. Compare and contrast the specific view on the purpose and importance of allegiance as demonstrated by one of the following character pairings:
a) Nikabrik and Trumpkin
b) King Miraz and King Caspian
c) Peter and Lord Glozelle
Give specific textual information on how these characters exhibit and come to these views. Also in the conclusion, address whether or not you feel that C.S. Lewis is purporting one view of allegiance as being correct or true.
Essay Topic 3
Honor and "gentlemanly" or chivalrous behavior is one of the themes highlighted in Prince Caspian. Discuss how the characters of Peter and Miraz illustrate the dichotomy what is honorable behavior and what is not throughout the novel. Use specific textual examples to illustrate the characters' views of honor as exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these two example, does C. S. Lewis create an overarching definition of what honor is?
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