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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. As the children are on the beach discussing how to get across the channel and off the island, what causes them to go and hide in the forest?

2. How did the Fauns hear about Caspian and come to him in Chapter 6?

3. When the children first find themselves on the beach in Chapter 1, what do they do first?

4. In Chapter 1, when the children feel as though they are being pulled, what do they do?

5. What was the name of the chief mole when the Pevensie children planted the apple orchard during their reign in Narnia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of setting within Prince Caspian. Make sure to discuss at least three different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of the themes and characters.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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