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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Shasta laugh at Bree?
(a) Bree looked funny rolling on his back.
(b) Bree made a joke about the Calormene.
(c) Bree's face looked funny when he was scared.
(d) Shasta thought Bree's accent was humorous.

2. Why does Prince Corin get angry at Shasta?
(a) Shasta threatens to call the others in.
(b) Shasta wants him to lie.
(c) Shasta makes fun of his appearance.
(d) Shasta insults Queen Susan.

3. What is a scimitar?
(a) A special kind of saddle
(b) A short, curved sword
(c) A rank in the Calormene army
(d) A head covering

4. How does Shasta feel about traveling with the two strangers?
(a) He's grateful to travel with someone who can fight
(b) He's afraid they'll be more conspicuous now
(c) He's happy to have company along for the journey
(d) He gets sulky and rude, especially to Aravis

5. What is King Edmund worried about?
(a) That Prince Rabadash will take them all prisoner
(b) That the party on their boat will be a disaster
(c) That Queen Susan will be unhappy if she stays unmarried
(d) That war will break out between Calormen and Narnia

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator tell us about King Edmund and Queen Susan?

2. How long does Shasta stay at the tombs before the others show up?

3. What does Shasta see beyond the river and gardens?

4. Bree praises Aravis for

5. What is unusual about Prince Corin's appearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shasta recognize Mount Pire among all the other mountains?

2. Why does Aravis jump up on Lasaraleen's litter?

3. How do the companions plan to get through Tashbaan?

4. Why does Shasta get jealous of Aravis?

5. Why is Aravis sad when she enters the gates of Tashbaan?

6. Why doesn't Queen Susan want to marry Prince Rabadash any longer?

7. What do the guards notice about the companions when they are passing into the city?

8. Why did Hwin reveal that she could talk to Aravis?

9. Why do Aravis and Lasaraleen have so much difficulty understanding each other?

10. What does Shasta do when Bree and Hwin show up?

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