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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 6, how many of his people does Reepicheep pledge in service to Caspian?

2. What event in Chapter 5, causes Prince Caspian's life to be in danger?

3. What race is Trufflehunter?

4. How do the children see what is behind the door in Chapter 2?

5. At the end of Chapter 5, what do Nikabrik, Trumpkin and Trufflehunter decide to do with Caspian?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Doctor Cornelius procure Susan's horn?

2. What magical power is attributed to Susan's horn?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout Prince Caspian, C.S. Lewis uses scenic imagery and descriptions of physical places in Narnia as a metaphor for the plot and character development. Give three specific examples of these metaphors and how they relate to specific actions in the plot and/or development of a specific character. Discuss why or why not these metaphors are effective as literary tools augmenting the general action.

Essay Topic 3

In many ways, King Miraz serves as the character foil to Caspian. Use specific examples from the book to illustrate how their characterizations are in antithesis to each other and how these characterizations are strengthened when shown in contrast with each other.

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