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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. What weapon does Trumpkin take with him in search of the messengers in Chapter 8?
2. When Lucy wakes in Chapter 10, what does she first see that intrigues her to leave her party?
3. What wakes up Lucy from a deep sleep in Chapter 10?
4. Who challenges Trumpkin to a fencing match in Chapter 8?
5. In Chapter 12, who has given up on any help coming from the horn?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the Hag who attends the council with Nikabrik and Caspian in Chapter 12.
2. Describe the werewolf who attends the council with Nikabrik and Caspian in Chapter 12.
3. Describe the great ship, Splendor Hyaline that Susan and Lucy reminisce about in Chapter 8.
4. As Edmund and Peter travel into the mound, what is thought provoking about the carvings on the walls?
5. Why does Susan hesitate to kill the bear approaching them in Chapter 9?
6. What are the first words Aslan speaks to Edmund?
7. What possible explanation does Trumpkin give for Peter's lack of recognition of the landscape on their journey in Chapter 9?
8. Describe the sound of Susan's horn as mentioned by Trumpkin in Chapter 8.
9. When Lucy goes on her solitary walk in the woods in Chapter 9; how does she describe her surroundings?
10. What are some of the reasons that Trumpkin disbelieves Lucy's sighting of Aslan in Chapter 9?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
A theme that runs as an undercurrent in Prince Caspian that is applicable to contemporary issues today is that of racism as particularly seen between the Telmarines and the Old Narnians. Using textual examples, discuss how C.S. Lewis establishes this theme and how it is relate-able to racism as seen in popular culture today.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout Prince Caspian, there are several journeys made by different characters. Discuss at least two specific journeys and how they could be viewed as extended metaphors for character development of the characters who undertake these journeys.
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