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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 wakes up Lucy from a deep sleep in Chapter 10?

2. What is the name of their great ship that Lucy and Susan reminisce about in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 12, which of Caspian's original party is still hopeful help from the horn will come?

4. As the Pevensies and Trumpkin continue their journey in Chapter 9, what does Trumpkin shoot with an arrow?

5. What epithet does Aslan give Trumpkin in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Susan hesitate to kill the bear approaching them in Chapter 9?

2. What does Peter say to Aslan in Chapter 11, once he is able to see him?

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

4. What are the first words Aslan speaks to Edmund?

5. Describe the sound of Susan's horn as mentioned by Trumpkin in Chapter 8.

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

7. In Chapter 11, after Aslan gives a mighty roar what happens?

8. Why do the Narnians decide to go to Aslan's How in Chapter 7?

9. 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?

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

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 many ways, King Miraz serves as the character foil to Caspian. Use specific examples from the book to illustrate how their characterizations are in antithesis to each other and how these characterizations are strengthened when shown in contrast with each other.

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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