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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 begins her story on the day. . .

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

3. In what way are Redival and Batta alike?

4. The Fox is told to tutor the girls for which of the following reasons?

5. Why is the Fox not downcast about being a slave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Orual mean by "And my struggle began," after they pass out of sight of the mountain?

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

3. What does Orual believe is the true reason the gods have tried to give her such feelings of happiness on her journey, and why does she refuse to accept these feelings?

4. Why does the Fox suggest that Orual needs a dose of hellebore too?

5. What is Orual's biggest struggle in chapter 11?

6. What does Psyche's helping Orual across the stream represent?

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

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

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

10. How are people's attitudes changing toward Psyche?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leo Tolstoy measured the effectiveness of a piece of art based on its clearness, individuality, and sincerity. Based on this standard, evaluate Till We Have Faces as a work of art.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you examine Lewis' choice to use the first person point of view in writing Till We Have Faces. Why might he have selected this point of view? How does it enhance his theme(s)?

Essay Topic 3

Trace Orual's journey toward faith through an examination of one of the following:

1) Physical objects or places.

2) Association with other characters.

3) Her own thoughts.

4) Her statements about the gods.

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