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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 type of animal is Patterwig?

2. In Chapter 3, why is the Dwarf initially uneasy in the castle ruins?

3. What do gifts does Prince Caspian receive from his tutor in Chapter 5?

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

5. When Caspian awakens in Chapter 5, what does Nikabrik want to do to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first impression the children have of the island as described in Chapter 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 1, which Pevensie child tries to persuade the others to save their sandwiches and why?

9. Why are the Telmarines afraid of the sea?

10. Why doesn't Trufflehunter want to let the Ogre and Hag know about Caspian and invite them to join their force in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the point of view utilized by C.S. Lewis in Prince Caspian. As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why Lewis may have selected the view he did and how the view employed was effective in the development of important themes. Make sure to cite specific textual examples to support your assertions.

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, 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.

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