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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 the city, where are Jill and her companions are taken?

2. How do the children, Puddleglum and the Prince finally kill the queen?

3. Over lunch what do they enjoy that turns out to be a talking stag?

4. Jill is wonderful that day, befriending everyone and acting so happy that none of the giants could possibly guess she is ________.

5. What is at the top of the wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the book's title applies to chapter 11.

2. Explain how faith plays a role in chapter 11.

3. The prince feels justified in killing the evil queen. Do you agree?

4. What is the symbolism behind the falling buildings?

5. Explain the scene when a light is lit, at the start of chapter ten, after the children hear the mysterious voice.

6. How does the queen attempt to brainwash the group, upon her return?

7. Explain how events in chapter 9 are connected tot he lady at the bridge and what that could mean.

8. Explain Rilian's conflict, in chapter 14.

9. How did Rilian's indecision affect the outcome of chapter 14.

10. Why are Puddleglum and Eustace upset about eating venison, in chapter 9, and why is Jill not upset? Whose reaction do you agree with and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aslan, the king of the giants, King Caspian and the queen of the underworld are all leaders of a sort.

Part 1:

Explain how each of the above characters governs their lands and what the results are.

Part 2:

Compare and contrast each of the above characters. Which are similar to each other and which are different? In what ways?

Part 3:

Use examples from the book to explain which of the above characters is your favorite and why.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1:

Using at least four detailed examples from the book, explain how Jill's attitude changed and what lessons she learned, as the book progressed.

Part 2:

How do you think Jill would deal with new bullies in the future, if the book continued beyond where it ends?

Essay Topic 3

Choose the character from the following list that you feel is least necessary and explain why. Also, explain how the book would be different if that character was not present. Use at least two examples from the book to back yourself up.

1. Glimfeather

2. Puddleglum

3. Eustace

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