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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 the children decide to leave the treasure room in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 3, why is the Dwarf initially uneasy in the castle ruins?

3. In Chapter 4, why does Caspian's tutor select the tower he does for the astronomy lesson?

4. As Prince Caspian rides away from the castle in Chapter 5, what sight does he see?

5. What do the children eat for dinner on their first night on the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Trufflehunter want to let the Ogre and Hag know about Caspian and invite them to join their force in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 1, which Pevensie child tries to persuade the others to save their sandwiches and why?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 1, why are all of the Pevensie children feeling gloomy?

4. Why is Glenstorm so sure that Caspian's coming signals a war between the Narnians and the Telmarines?

5. Why are the Telmarines afraid of the sea?

6. Describe the first impression the children have of the island as described in Chapter 1.

7. What character trait are badgers known for, as described by Trufflehunter in Chapter 5?

8. What do the Pevensie children find to the worst part of sleeping out of doors in Chapter 3?

9. Why is Susan's horn not in the treasure room in Chapter 2?

10. As the Dwarf begins his story in Chapter 3, why are the Pevensie children confused?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Honor and "gentlemanly" or chivalrous behavior is one of the themes highlighted in Prince Caspian. Discuss how the characters of Peter and Miraz illustrate the dichotomy what is honorable behavior and what is not throughout the novel. Use specific textual examples to illustrate the characters' views of honor as exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these two example, does C. S. Lewis create an overarching definition of what honor is?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the importance of setting within Prince Caspian. Make sure to discuss at least three different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of the themes and characters.

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