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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. Who recognizes Orual's grief and offers her an outlet through training at swords?
2. At the start of the chapter, Orual determines to. . .
3. What is ironic about Psyche's treatment of Orual when she sees Orual's bruises?
4. When the Fox grows ill, what happens to Orual?
5. In Orual's stubbornness and pride, she says she learns what through her argument with Psyche?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the war with Tarin's father seem to "leave a stench?"
2. Orual calls the love she feels for Psyche "deeper than theirs who seek only the happiness of their beloved." What does this imply about Orual's former thoughts on leaving Psyche to her happiness?
3. The Fox has taught Orual and Psyche to believe what about the people they will encounter daily?
4. What reasons does the Fox have for wanting to commit suicide?
5. Why does the Fox suggest that Orual needs a dose of hellebore too?
6. What are the King's reasons for sacrificing Psyche?
7. What does Psyche's helping Orual across the stream represent?
8. What is Orual's biggest struggle in chapter 11?
9. What kind of relationship does Orual have with her father?
10. How are people's attitudes changing toward Psyche?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
An Arab proverb explains, "Love sees sharply, hatred sees even more sharp, but Jealousy sees the sharpest for it is love and hate at the same time." Consider the role of love, hatred, and jealousy in Till We Have Faces. How does each emotion shape the characters and drive the plot? Then write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify the Arab proverb as it applies to Lewis' book.
Essay Topic 3
What is the role of fathers and teachers in Till We Have Faces? What sort of father is King Trom? What sort of teacher is The Fox? How do these two men shape Redival, Psyche, and Orual? Write an essay in which you evaluate and analyze the role that one of these men plays in shaping each of the women.
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