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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. When the cook is finally _______, Jill and her companions sneak out of the house.

2. Jill and Eustace are to join the prince by way of ______, a great honor.

3. Back in the real world, when the Head Mistress sees the lion, what does she do?

4. It is nighttime and _____ are flying through the air?

5. Again the queen convinces them there is no overworld. What does Puddleglum then mentions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think the queen will keep her promise to marry the knight? Why or why not?

2. Explain how the theme of bullies is touched on, in chapter 14.

3. In the distance is a great red light that all the creatures seem to be heading toward. What could that mean?

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

5. The knight warns Jill and her companions that he will beg them to let him go free, but if they do he will turn into a serpent and kill them all. What is the significance of that statement by the knight to the children?

6. What is the symbolism behind the falling buildings?

7. How is Jill's bully problem finally resolved?

8. Explain how the creatures discover that the queen is dead.

9. Explain how chapter 15 is the end of the main plot, even though it isn't the final chapter.

10. How does the discussion with the knight cause the children to lose faith in Aslan a bit and do you agree with their loss of faith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The only two characters present throughout the entire book are Eustace and Jill. Of the two characters, Eustace and Jill, which was your favorite at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the book and why? Did your choice change, as the book progressed? Why or why not? Also, in what ways do you think both characters improved over times and in what ways would you improve upon them, if you could?

Essay Topic 2

Using several examples from the book, explain how going to Narnia helped Jill. Also, explain how Jill's presence in Narnia changed the course of events. What might have happened if Eustace and Puddleglum had gone on their adventure without Jill?

Essay Topic 3

Answer the following questions about Eustace using examples from the book to back up your answers:

1. What is Eustace's role in the story?

2. Do you think Eustace is a necessary character to the story? Why or why not?

3. How do you think the story would be changed if Eustace were not present? Discuss at least two parts of the book that would be altered by his absence

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