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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. Again the queen convinces them there is no overworld. What does Puddleglum then mentions?

2. Some of the creatures are slipping where?

3. The queen arrives at the door and tells the creatures who are her guards to make sure she is what?

4. Soon the occupants of the room begin to feel what?

5. The knight tells the children that he is actually not enchanted when _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Rilian's indecision affect the outcome of chapter 14.

2. What is the symbolism behind the falling buildings?

3. How is Jill's bully problem finally resolved?

4. Explain how the book's title applies to chapter 11.

5. The title of chapter nine is "They Discover Something Worth Knowing," but the travelers actually discover a few things in the chapter. Explain one of the things the travelers discover.

6. Who saves the group from the queen's enchantment and how?

7. Explain how events in chapter 9 are connected tot he lady at the bridge and what that could mean.

8. Explain what happens at the start of chapter thirteen.

9. What does the long journey to see the queen seem to indicate about the travelers' mission?

10. Explain how the creatures discover that the queen is dead.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people view the Chronicles of Narnia series, which The Silver Chair is a part of, as an interpretation of certain aspects of Christianity. Describe,in detail, three parts of the book that mirror stories from the Christian religion. For example, how does Caspian's rebirth at the end of the novel mirror the religion? Also, what part of Christianity might Aslan represent and why?

Essay Topic 2

Near the end of the book, Aslan goes to the real world to help Jill with her bully problem.

Part 1:

Do you think it was necessary for Aslan to help Jill at the end of the book or do you think Jill had evolved enough to help herself? Use examples from the book to back yourself up.

Part 2:

If you were Jill, do you feel that you would have preferred to confront the bullies without Aslan? Why or why not? Would you have preferred to have help from someone other than Aslan? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Part 1:

Using at least four detailed examples from the book, explain how Jill's attitude changed and what lessons she learned, as the book progressed.

Part 2:

How do you think Jill would deal with new bullies in the future, if the book continued beyond where it ends?

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