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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 Peter's favorite sister?

2. When Lucy wakes Susan in Chapter 10, how does she respond?

3. What does everyone eat for breakfast in Chapter 12?

4. When Lucy wakes up Peter in Chapter 10, how does he respond?

5. When Lucy wakes in Chapter 10, what does she first see that intrigues her to leave her party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 11, as the Pevensies are considering splitting up, who does Trumpkin claim allegiance to first and foremost?

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

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

5. Describe the terrain the Pevensies and Trumpkin travel over near the gorge of the Rush in Chapter 10?

6. Why is Nikabrik initially prejudice against Doctor Cornelius?

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

8. What possible explanation does Trumpkin give for Peter's lack of recognition of the landscape on their journey in Chapter 9?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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