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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. Which of the Pevensie children is a prize winning swimmer?

3. Why do the children decide to leave the treasure room in Chapter 2?

4. What service does Patterwig perform for Caspian, Trufflehunter and the Dwarfs in Chapter 6?

5. What is contained in the bundle, as described in Chapter 3?

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. Why is Susan's horn not in the treasure room in Chapter 2?

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

4. What is the difference between a Black Dwarf and a Red Dwarf?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, C.S. Lewis utilizes a unique chapter structure to illustrate the ambiguity of time and how it is relative to different characters and different worlds. Using specific textual examples, illustrate how C.S. Lewis portrays this ambiguity and also how the characters themselves respond to this relativity of time as they are presented with the hazards it creates. For example, the Pevensies are lost in an area they were previously familiar with in Chapters 8 and 9 due to the effect of time upon the landscape. Identify any statement Lewis may be making on the importance or relativism of time throughout the novel.

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.

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