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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. Where do the Three Bulgy Bears live?
2. Why does Prince Caspian dislike Queen Prunaprismia?
3. In Chapter 4, why does Caspian's tutor select the tower he does for the astronomy lesson?
4. What injuries do the Pevensie children sustain while eating their breakfast in Chapter 3?
5. Why don't Caspian's gentlemen-in-waiting wake up when he enters to supper room in Chapter 5?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Susan sad after they find the chessman in the castle ruins?
2. Describe the appearance of the Dwarf, as described in Chapter 3.
3. In the beginning of Chapter 1, why are all of the Pevensie children feeling gloomy?
4. As the Dwarf begins his story in Chapter 3, why are the Pevensie children confused?
5. What do the Pevensie children find to the worst part of sleeping out of doors in Chapter 3?
6. Describe the appearance of the soldiers in Chapter 3.
7. What is the difference between a Black Dwarf and a Red Dwarf?
8. In Chapter 4, in what ways does Doctor Cornelius foresee Prince Caspian helping the Old Narnians?
9. Why is Susan's horn not in the treasure room in Chapter 2?
10. Describe the appearance of Doctor Cornelius as given in Chapter 4.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Prince Caspian, Aslan serves as an archetypal savior character. Using specific example from the text identify how C.S. Lewis connotes the Savior archetype. Is it an effective connotation, why or why not?
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
One recurrent theme in Prince Caspian is that of respect and reverence for authority figures such as Aslan, Miraz, the White Witch and the Pevensies. Using specific textual examples, compare and contrast at least two approaches or attitudes toward respect and reverence as demonstrated by specific characters. Discuss what, if any, overarching message C.S. Lewis is conveying about the importance or unimportance of respect and reverence.
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