View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What artifact does Susan find by the well in Chapter 2?

2. What is the name of the castle the children remember from when they were Kings and Queens of Narnia?

3. When Caspian awakens in Chapter 5, what does Nikabrik want to do to him?

4. How did the Fauns hear about Caspian and come to him in Chapter 6?

5. What is Caspian's horse's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Trufflehunter want to let the Ogre and Hag know about Caspian and invite them to join their force in Chapter 6?

2. Describe the treasure room as the Pevensie children find it in Chapter 2.

3. Why is Glenstorm so sure that Caspian's coming signals a war between the Narnians and the Telmarines?

4. In Chapter 3, why is the Dwarf initially apprehensive about the island, woods, and ruins?

5. Describe the Pevensie children's first impression of the castle ruins on the island.

6. What character trait are badgers known for, as described by Trufflehunter in Chapter 5?

7. Describe the appearance of Doctor Cornelius as given in Chapter 4.

8. In Chapter 6, for what reason does Trufflehunter suppose that the Trees have gone into a deep sleep?

9. In Chapter 4, in what ways does Doctor Cornelius foresee Prince Caspian helping the Old Narnians?

10. Describe the first impression the children have of the island as described in Chapter 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A theme that runs as an undercurrent in Prince Caspian that is applicable to contemporary issues today is that of racism as particularly seen between the Telmarines and the Old Narnians. Using textual examples, discuss how C.S. Lewis establishes this theme and how it is relate-able to racism as seen in popular culture today.

Essay Topic 2

In Prince Caspian, much focus is given to the issue of right versus wrong. Using specific characters and situations, discuss how Lewis highlights this dichotomy and specifically how the idea of right versus wrong relates to good versus evil.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dramatic structure of Prince Caspian. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and the denouement.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 902 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample