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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. When Prince Caspian's mother was alive, what title did Miraz use?

2. Why are the Pevensie children at the train station in Chapter 1?

3. In Chapter 2, when the children discover ruins of a castle, what are their initial feelings toward it?

4. Where do the Three Bulgy Bears live?

5. What is the name of the castle the children remember from when they were Kings and Queens of Narnia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Susan sad after they find the chessman in the castle ruins?

4. Why are the Telmarines afraid of the sea?

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 magical power is attributed to Susan's horn?

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

8. Describe the appearance of the Dwarf, as described in Chapter 3.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

One of the strongest literary tools employed by Lewis in Prince Caspian is foreshadowing. Give examples of where Lewis has employed foreshadowing and discuss in detail how this use of foreshadowing furthered the plot, developed character, or strengthened a theme.

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