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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. Why does Aslan seem bigger to Lucy when she first sees him?

2. How does Miraz learn of Caspian's flight in Chapter 7?

3. Why do the mice become angry at Wimbleweather in Chapter 7?

4. Why do Trumpkin and the Pevensies turn around and go back the way they came when they get close to crossing the river?

5. Following the fencing match in Chapter 8, who has an archery match against Trumpkin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Aslan's How as it is related in Chapter 7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout the novel, Prince Caspian, C.S. Lewis has several prominent animal characters that have very specific and unique human attributes. Write an essay that describes two or more of these characters and illustrates how they have taken on human-like characterizations. Also address why C.S. Lewis would have given them these characterizations and how they are effective in adding to the overall creation of the mythical land of Narnia.

Essay Topic 3

In Prince Caspian, much focus is given to the issue of right versus wrong. Using specific characters and situations, discuss how Lewis highlights this dichotomy and specifically how the idea of right versus wrong relates to good versus evil.

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