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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 does everyone eat for breakfast in Chapter 12?

2. What do they do with Nikabrik's body after he falls in Chapter 12?

3. What old battle victory does Edmund mention to Trumpkin in Chapter 8 as proof of their experience?

4. What species is Wimbleweather?

5. Which member of the party first spots Aslan on their journey in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. When Lucy goes on her solitary walk in the woods in Chapter 9; how does she describe her surroundings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of Prince Caspian. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and the denouement.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

A theme that runs as an undercurrent in Prince Caspian that is applicable to contemporary issues today is that of racism as particularly seen between the Telmarines and the Old Narnians. Using textual examples, discuss how C.S. Lewis establishes this theme and how it is relate-able to racism as seen in popular culture today.

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