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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. Why do Prince Caspian and his tutor return to their beds after only a short midnight lesson in Chapter 4?
2. When Prince Caspian was a very young child, who was his favorite person?
3. In Chapter 6, how many of his people does Reepicheep pledge in service to Caspian?
4. What reason does the Dwarf give for his treatment by the soldiers in Chapter 2?
5. When Caspian awakens in Chapter 5, what does Nikabrik want to do to him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Glenstorm so sure that Caspian's coming signals a war between the Narnians and the Telmarines?
2. In Chapter 6, for what reason does Trufflehunter suppose that the Trees have gone into a deep sleep?
3. Why are the Telmarines afraid of the sea?
4. Describe the first impression the children have of the island as described in Chapter 1.
5. Why is Susan's horn not in the treasure room in Chapter 2?
6. Describe the appearance of the Dwarf, as described in Chapter 3.
7. Describe the appearance of the soldiers in Chapter 3.
8. What is the difference between a Black Dwarf and a Red Dwarf?
9. Describe the Pevensie children's first impression of the castle ruins on the island.
10. Why is Susan sad after they find the chessman in the castle ruins?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Prince Caspian, Lewis utilizes the popular mythical figure of Bacchus as an important character in the end of the novel. Discuss how the myths of Bacchus as established in literature at large affect how his character is viewed in the book. Identify and discuss any inferences Lewis makes in the book to Bacchus's persona outside of the novel and what affect those inferences have upon the story.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel, Prince Caspian, C.S. Lewis has several prominent animal characters that have very specific and unique human attributes. Write an essay that describes two or more of these characters and illustrates how they have taken on human-like characterizations. Also address why C.S. Lewis would have given them these characterizations and how they are effective in adding to the overall creation of the mythical land of Narnia.
Essay Topic 3
The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, Prince Caspian. Many important characters are pursuing power, however, they are usually foiled in their attempts to attain this power. Meanwhile, other characters who are not intent upon achieving power, find that they end up with it. Using at least three character examples, illustrate how Lewis establishes a premise on the pursuit of power. Discuss how Lewis's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to today.
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