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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. Eustace says that he is a friend of Caspian's and will not do what?

2. When they reach an area that is more flat, Jill wanders up ahead and falls into what?

3. When Jill refuses to explore very far, what does Eustace do?

4. Jill is very upset about this, especially when Eustace points out they must have been walking in the ________ when Jill fell in the trench.

5. The group is initially shown into the what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Puddleglum's reaction to meeting the lady and the knight and what it means to the children.

2. Explain how and why the lights of the House of Harfang distract the children.

3. How did Jill's attitude on the cliff backfire on her? What is that incident meant to show?

4. Jill is upset that she didn't notice the signs the day before. Do you think Jill is justified in being mad at herself for missing the signs?

5. What do you think is the symbolism behind Puddleglum's name?

6. Describe how the mood of the novel changes, as chapter six goes on.

7. What strange advice does the lady with the knight give the travelers?

8. Describe the giants' attitudes towards the children, in chapter 8, and what it could mean.

9. Briefly describe the confrontation between Jill and the lion at the water, before Jill drinks.

10. Do you really think Jill was mad at Eustace for not recognizing Caspian and, if so, do you think Jill was right to be mad at Eustace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three objects or characters from the book that you feel are symbolic of a real life concept or thing. Then, using at least two examples from the book and at least two from real life per choice, explain your choices.

Essay Topic 2

Make a detailed list of three situations where foreshadowing was used in the book. Also, explain the outcomes of each situation and how it might have been affected if the foreshadowing event hadn't taken place.

Essay Topic 3

Aslan, the king of the giants, King Caspian and the queen of the underworld are all leaders of a sort.

Part 1:

Explain how each of the above characters governs their lands and what the results are.

Part 2:

Compare and contrast each of the above characters. Which are similar to each other and which are different? In what ways?

Part 3:

Use examples from the book to explain which of the above characters is your favorite and why.

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