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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. In Chapter 10 what do the Pevensies see at what had once been the fords of Beruna?
2. Who is dispatched to meet whoever the horn may call at Lantern Waste in Chapter 7?
3. In Chapter 12, which of Caspian's original party is still hopeful help from the horn will come?
4. In Chapter 11, as the Pevensies contemplate splitting up the party, who does Trumpkin plan on following?
5. How does Miraz learn of Caspian's flight in Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the sound of Susan's horn as mentioned by Trumpkin in Chapter 8.
2. 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?
3. Why do the Narnians decide to go to Aslan's How in Chapter 7?
4. What are the first words Aslan speaks to Edmund?
5. Describe the Hag who attends the council with Nikabrik and Caspian in Chapter 12.
6. Describe the terrain the Pevensies and Trumpkin travel over near the gorge of the Rush in Chapter 10?
7. Why does Susan hesitate to kill the bear approaching them in Chapter 9?
8. In Chapter 11, as the Pevensies are considering splitting up, who does Trumpkin claim allegiance to first and foremost?
9. Describe Aslan's How as it is related in Chapter 7.
10. What does Peter say to Aslan in Chapter 11, once he is able to see him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Honor and "gentlemanly" or chivalrous behavior is one of the themes highlighted in Prince Caspian. Discuss how the characters of Peter and Miraz illustrate the dichotomy what is honorable behavior and what is not throughout the novel. Use specific textual examples to illustrate the characters' views of honor as exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these two example, does C. S. Lewis create an overarching definition of what honor is?
Essay Topic 2
In Prince Caspian, Aslan serves as an archetypal savior character. Using specific example from the text identify how C.S. Lewis connotes the Savior archetype. Is it an effective connotation, why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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