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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. Which of the following is not one of the Prince Caspian's areas of study, as listed in Chapter 5?
2. What is Caspian's horse's name?
3. What do the Pevensie children do for drinking water when they first land on the island?
4. Who is the author of Prince Caspian?
5. In Chapter 1, when the children feel as though they are being pulled, what do they do?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, for what reason does Trufflehunter suppose that the Trees have gone into a deep sleep?
2. Describe the treasure room as the Pevensie children find it in Chapter 2.
3. As the Dwarf begins his story in Chapter 3, why are the Pevensie children confused?
4. Why does Trufflehunter believe it is appropriate for Prince Caspian to become King over Narnia?
5. Why doesn't Trufflehunter want to let the Ogre and Hag know about Caspian and invite them to join their force in Chapter 6?
6. Why are the Telmarines afraid of the sea?
7. Describe the appearance of the Dwarf, as described in Chapter 3.
8. What do the Pevensie children find to the worst part of sleeping out of doors in Chapter 3?
9. In Chapter 1, which Pevensie child tries to persuade the others to save their sandwiches and why?
10. In Chapter 3, why is the Dwarf initially apprehensive about the island, woods, and ruins?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
C.S. Lewis designated his work, Prince Caspian along with all the other books in his Chronicles of Narnia series as being children's literature, however, the novel is full of powerful themes and inferences that are pertinent in contemporary society leading the novel to be read and studied by people of all ages. Discuss how Lewis simultaneously introduces advanced themes while maintaining a plot that would be assessable to a child. Give specific examples of literary devices and tools employed throughout the book enabling the novel to function on several levels.
Essay Topic 2
In Prince Caspian, much focus is given to the issue of right versus wrong. Using specific characters and situations, discuss how Lewis highlights this dichotomy and specifically how the idea of right versus wrong relates to good versus evil.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the novel, C.S. Lewis sets forth several conflicting views of allegiance. Compare and contrast the specific view on the purpose and importance of allegiance as demonstrated by one of the following character pairings:
a) Nikabrik and Trumpkin
b) King Miraz and King Caspian
c) Peter and Lord Glozelle
Give specific textual information on how these characters exhibit and come to these views. Also in the conclusion, address whether or not you feel that C.S. Lewis is purporting one view of allegiance as being correct or true.
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