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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. Orual denies the feeling of elation rising in her at the beauty of nature. Why?

2. As she regards the vision, Orual begins to believe what?

3. Psyche's appearance at the beginning of the chapter suggests

4. On their return home, Bardia expresses what opinion on the subject of Psyche's lover?

5. Psyche believes the gods may not truly be cruel because. . .

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Orual focus on the most fearful possibilities for Psyche's death rather than encouraging her?

2. Why does Bardia eventually allow Orual into Psyche's room?

3. What is Redival's purpose in visiting the temple so frequently?

4. Why does Psyche's mention of "He" anger Orual?

5. What is the purpose of the Priest's visit?

6. What reasons does the Fox have for wanting to commit suicide?

7. What kind of relationship does Orual have with her father?

8. What is the lesson the Fox expresses about Nature, or the Whole, in chapter 8?

9. Why is Orual contemptuous of men?

10. Orual claims she writes her book for what reason?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the possession and use of power in Till We Have Faces. Who has power? How is it employed? Then write an essay in which you identify Lewis's attitude toward the powerful.

Essay Topic 2

The final sentence of a work is often the point at which the author relinquishes his theme to the reader. Consider the conclusion of Till We Have Faces and write an essay in which you explicate Lewis' intent based on how he ends his book. What does he want his readers to consider?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following topics for discussion in essay form:

1) Is Orual a selfish or selfless character? Why? Support your answer with examples.

2) Does the Fox's wisdom serve the girls well? Choose examples to support your answer.

3) Which characters show courage in the novel?

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