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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 injuries do the Pevensie children sustain while eating their breakfast in Chapter 3?
2. What instruments does Prince Caspian learn to play in Chapter 5?
3. What artifact does Susan find by the well in Chapter 2?
4. What does Susan take from the treasure room in Chapter 2?
5. What do the Pevensie children do for their first meal on the island?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the difference between a Black Dwarf and a Red Dwarf?
2. As the Dwarf begins his story in Chapter 3, why are the Pevensie children confused?
3. In the beginning of Chapter 1, why are all of the Pevensie children feeling gloomy?
4. In Chapter 1, which Pevensie child tries to persuade the others to save their sandwiches and why?
5. Describe the appearance of Doctor Cornelius as given in Chapter 4.
6. Why is Glenstorm so sure that Caspian's coming signals a war between the Narnians and the Telmarines?
7. Why is Susan sad after they find the chessman in the castle ruins?
8. Why is Susan's horn not in the treasure room in Chapter 2?
9. In Chapter 4, in what ways does Doctor Cornelius foresee Prince Caspian helping the Old Narnians?
10. What do the Pevensie children find to the worst part of sleeping out of doors in Chapter 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Prince Caspian, Lewis utilizes the popular mythical figure of Bacchus as an important character in the end of the novel. Discuss how the myths of Bacchus as established in literature at large affect how his character is viewed in the book. Identify and discuss any inferences Lewis makes in the book to Bacchus's persona outside of the novel and what affect those inferences have upon the story.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout Prince Caspian, there are several journeys made by different characters. Discuss at least two specific journeys and how they could be viewed as extended metaphors for character development of the characters who undertake these journeys.
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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