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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 is the name of their great ship that Lucy and Susan reminisce about in Chapter 8?
2. Following the fencing match in Chapter 8, who has an archery match against Trumpkin?
3. When Lucy wakes up Edmund in Chapter 10, how does he respond?
4. On their journey back to Caspian, what do they use to help them know the correct direction to go?
5. Who is injured in the tussle in Chapter 12?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 11, after Aslan gives a mighty roar what happens?
2. Describe the Hag who attends the council with Nikabrik and Caspian in Chapter 12.
3. In Chapter 10, what reason does Aslan give Lucy for showing himself to just her first rather than making a triumphant entrance to everyone the way he did during Lucy's last sojourn in Narnia?
4. What does Peter say to Aslan in Chapter 11, once he is able to see him?
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. How come Susan does not enjoy her archery match against Trumpkin in Chapter 8?
7. Describe the terrain the Pevensies and Trumpkin travel over near the gorge of the Rush in Chapter 10?
8. Describe Aslan's How as it is related in Chapter 7.
9. How does Susan feel when she can finally see Aslan in Chapter 11?
10. What are some of the reasons that Trumpkin disbelieves Lucy's sighting of Aslan in Chapter 9?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One recurrent theme in Prince Caspian is that of respect and reverence for authority figures such as Aslan, Miraz, the White Witch and the Pevensies. Using specific textual examples, compare and contrast at least two approaches or attitudes toward respect and reverence as demonstrated by specific characters. Discuss what, if any, overarching message C.S. Lewis is conveying about the importance or unimportance of respect and reverence.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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