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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. In Chapter 4, why does Caspian's tutor select the tower he does for the astronomy lesson?

2. Where do the Three Bulgy Bears live?

3. How many steps go down to the treasure room in the ruins?

4. What is Prince Caspian's tutor's name?

5. What gifts do the Seven Brothers of Shuddering Wood give Caspian in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the Pevensie children find to the worst part of sleeping out of doors in Chapter 3?

3. Why does Trufflehunter believe it is appropriate for Prince Caspian to become King over Narnia?

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

5. How have Doctor Cornelius's ancestors survived the rule of the Telmarines?

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

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

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

9. Describe the appearance of the soldiers in Chapter 3.

10. In the beginning of Chapter 1, why are all of the Pevensie children feeling gloomy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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