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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. In Chapter 12, which of Caspian's original party is still hopeful help from the horn will come?

2. In Chapter 8, what popular book does Lucy compare their summoning to Narnia to?

3. Which is the last member of the Pevenises to see Aslan in Chapter 11?

4. As Lucy gets up and goes for a walk away from the others in Chapter 9, what is the first sound she hears?

5. What wakes up Lucy from a deep sleep in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lucy goes on her solitary walk in the woods in Chapter 9; how does she describe her surroundings?

2. Why is Nikabrik initially prejudice against Doctor Cornelius?

3. In Chapter 11, after Aslan gives a mighty roar what happens?

4. Describe the werewolf who attends the council with Nikabrik and Caspian in Chapter 12.

5. When the Pevensies and Trumpkin fall under attack in Chapter 10 and have to retreat the way they came, how does Lucy respond?

6. As Edmund and Peter travel into the mound, what is thought provoking about the carvings on the walls?

7. As Caspian awaits the council at Dancing Lawn in Chapter 7, how is his daily life different from what he is accustomed to at Miraz's castle?

8. What does Peter say to Aslan in Chapter 11, once he is able to see him?

9. How come Susan does not enjoy her archery match against Trumpkin in Chapter 8?

10. Describe the great ship, Splendor Hyaline that Susan and Lucy reminisce about in Chapter 8.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of Prince Caspian. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and the denouement.

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 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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