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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. Who is guarding the mound when Trumpkin, Edmund, and Peter approach in Chapter 12?

2. What does Aslan tell Lucy he wants her to do in their night time conversation in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 7, who volunteers to meet whoever the horn may call at Cair Paravel?

4. What service does Lucy provide to Trumpkin in Chapter 8?

5. During the tussle in Chapter 12, who saves Doctor Cornelius from being strangled?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Pevensies and Trumpkin fall under attack in Chapter 10 and have to retreat the way they came, how does Lucy respond?

2. Describe Aslan's How as it is related in Chapter 7.

3. Following the tussle in the Chapter 12 where Nikabrik and his companions attack Caspian, what is Caspian's opinion of Nikabrik?

4. What are some of the reasons that Trumpkin disbelieves Lucy's sighting of Aslan in Chapter 9?

5. As Caspian awaits the council at Dancing Lawn in Chapter 7, how is his daily life different from what he is accustomed to at Miraz's castle?

6. Why is Edmund an adept fencer when he faces Trumpkin in Chapter 8?

7. As Edmund and Peter travel into the mound, what is thought provoking about the carvings on the walls?

8. How does Susan feel when she can finally see Aslan in Chapter 11?

9. How come Susan does not enjoy her archery match against Trumpkin in Chapter 8?

10. Describe the werewolf who attends the council with Nikabrik and Caspian in Chapter 12.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, Prince Caspian. Many important characters are pursuing power, however, they are usually foiled in their attempts to attain this power. Meanwhile, other characters who are not intent upon achieving power, find that they end up with it. Using at least three character examples, illustrate how Lewis establishes a premise on the pursuit of power. Discuss how Lewis's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to today.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Prince Caspian, there are several journeys made by different characters. Discuss at least two specific journeys and how they could be viewed as extended metaphors for character development of the characters who undertake these journeys.

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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