Date: ________________________ Name: __________________________ Chapter 1: Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe Comprehension A. Based on what you’ve just read, who do you think said the following? 1) “Who are you to say when I’m to go to bed?” ___________________ 2) “This is going to be perfectly splendid.” ___________________ 3) “Do stop grumbling, Ed.” ___________________ 4) “I can always get back if something goes wrong.” ___________________ B. Which Pevensie child do you think would best fit the following description? Write the name in the space. 1) The peace maker: ___________________ 2) The trouble maker: ___________________ 3) The sensitive one: ___________________ 4) The curious one: ___________________ True or False? Read the following statements. If the statement is true, write ‘true’ in the blank; if false, correct the statement so it is true. 1) The Pevensie children were sent from London because their parents were killed in an air raid. ___________________ 2) At first, Lucy felt overwhelmed by the Professor’s house and a little frightened. ___________________ 3) The children decided to explore the house because the housekeeper was extremely rude to them. ___________________ 4) When Lucy discovered herself in Narnia, she was frightened and decided to return for her brothers and sister. ___________________ 5) Mr. Tumnus was a kindly faun who befriended Lucy. ___________________
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Chapter 2: What Lucy Found There Comprehension – Critical Thinking
Mr. Tumnus sets out to betray Lucy to the White Witch because he’s afraid. Have you ever agreed to do something even when you knew it was wrong just because you were afraid? Write down what it was you agreed to do and how you felt after you’d done it.
Multiple Choice – Read each question. Then select the best answer from the choices given. Circle the letter of your answer.
1) Why does Mr. Tumnus call Lucy a “Daughter of Eve”? a) He thinks he knows her mother, Eve. b) The White Witch told him her mother’s name would be Eve. c) She is a human child. d) He thinks it’s a pretty name.
2) How many vacant thrones are there at Cair Paravel?
a) four c) two b) six d) one
3) What one thing does Mr. Tumnus not offer Lucy?
a) Brown egg b) Sardines on toast c) Sugar topped cake d) Candy
4) What can we conclude about Mr. Tumnus based on the objects in his cave?
a) He is extremely poor. b) He is uneducated. c) He loves to read. d) He hates music.
a) He danced for her. b) He told her stories about what Narnia was like before the Witch. c) He provided dinner. d) He read aloud to her.
6) Why does Mr. Tumnus start to cry?
a) He was very tired and didn’t want to have to show Lucy the way home. b) He knew he had to turn Lucy over to the Witch. c) He was cutting onions. d) The stories about Narnia before the Witch made him sad.
7) What is it that Mr. Tumnus agrees to do if he finds a Son or Daughter of Eve?
a) Turn him/her over to the White Witch b) Make him/her promise to return to Narnia c) Follow him/her and make sure the passage to Narnia is blocked forever d) Kill him/her immediately
8) What will NOT happen to Mr. Tumnus if he allows Lucy to return home?
a) The Witch will turn him into stone. b) The Witch will saw off his horns. c) The Witch will pluck out his beard. d) The Witch will reward him.
9) What does Lucy give to Mr. Tumnus?
a) Her necklace b) Her handkerchief c) Her promise to return to Narnia and bring her brothers and sister d) A map showing him how to enter her world
10) What does Mr. Tumnus ask of Lucy before they part? a) To return soon b) To tell his brothers and sister all about Narnia c) To forgive him d) To never forget him
Chapter 3: Edmund and the Wardrobe Comprehension – Critical Thinking.
1) Although we don’t know where Lucy went when she entered Narnia the second time, we can predict, based on what we know about her character that she…. (Explain)
2) When Edmund says, “Just like a girl…sulking somewhere, and won’t accept an apology,” this statement shows that Edmund…. (Explain)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ True or False – Read the statement, then decide if it is true or false. If it is true, write ‘true’ in the blank space; if false, rewrite the statement to make it true.
1) When Lucy returned from Narnia, very little time had passed at the Professor’s.
_____________
2) Peter doesn’t believe Lucy and calls her a liar. _____________
3) When Lucy returns to the wardrobe to show the others the way to Narnia, it’s not
magical at all, so no one believes Lucy’s story. _______________
4) Lucy refused to change her story because she knew she was right. _____________
Multiple Choice: Read each statement, then select the best possible answer based on the context of the story. Circle the letter of your choice.
1. When Lucy and Edmund returned from Narnia, Lucy felt:
a. very concerned about Mr. Tumnus because she’d seen the White Witch. b. depressed because she knew Edmund would call her liar. c. that Edmund was lying about something. d. excited and happy because she was sure Edmund would tell the others she was
telling the truth.
2. When Lucy tells the others Edmund has also been to Narnia: a. Peter and Susan are overjoyed. b. Peter and Susan think they are both lying. c. Edmund denies it and says it was just a “pretend” game. d. Peter and Susan decide to go to Narnia right away.
3. Peter becomes:
a. very angry with Edmund for encouraging Lucy. b. very angry with Lucy for lying. c. very excited and can’t wait to go to Narnia. d. very confused about who is telling the truth.
4. Peter and Susan seem concerned that Lucy: a. is depressed and needs help. b. is becoming a liar or losing her mind. c. is making up stories to get attention. d. is trying to get back at Edmund for not believing her.
a. hating Lucy. b. wanting them to gang up on Lucy. c. being mean to anyone smaller. d. being a liar.
6. When Peter and Susan tell the Professor about Lucy’s story, he:
a. asks why they didn’t believe her. b. agrees to write to their parents. c. agrees to talk to Lucy. d. suggests they take Lucy to see a doctor.
7. Which one is NOT a possibility the Professor mentions regarding Lucy’s story?
a. She is telling lies. b. She is telling the truth. c. She is mad. d. She is unhappy and wants attention.
8. According to the Professor, what makes it most probable that Lucy’s story is likely to be
true? a. Edmund says she’s lying. b. Lucy doesn’t tell lies. c. Lucy isn’t smart enough to make up all the details she knows about Narnia. d. If there were another world, it would have a time of its own.
9. The Professor’s advice for dealing with Lucy is to:
a. go along with her story. b. mind their own business. c. send Lucy back to London. d. lock Lucy in her room.
10. Why did people often visit the Professor’s house?
a. The Professor was a famous author. b. The Queen of England stayed there. c. The house was old and famous. d. The house was haunted.
11. What did Mrs. Macready, the housekeeper, tell the children to do when she was
showing people the house? a. to be helpful and answer their questions b. to prepare a nice tea for them c. to find the professor at once d. to disappear and not make any noise
13. When the children hide in the wardrobe, Peter remembers…
a. he has promised the Professor to never enter the room again. b. he has agreed to keep Lucy away from the wardrobe. c. to always leave a wardrobe door open. d. to return for food.
14. Based on what you’ve read so far, Mrs. Macready seems to be what?
a. very loving and fond of children b. very cold and mean spirited c. very considerate and patient d. a poor housekeeper
15. Why do you think the author keeps repeating that one should never, never hide inside a
wardrobe and close the door? a. You might mess up the clothing inside. b. You might freeze to death. c. The door might lock behind you. d. If the wardrobe is magical and you close the door, you won’t be able to find your
way back. WRITE
PLEASE WRITE ON THE BACK OF THIS PAPER or on a piece of lined paper Lucy is counting on Edmund to tell the others about Narnia. Instead, he claims he and Lucy were just pretending, making it seem like Lucy is a liar. Write Edmund a short note, telling him what you think of his behavior and what he should do about it!
True or False: Read each statement and write the word “true” in the blank if it is a true statement and “false” if it is not. Correct each false statement.
1) When the children find themselves in Narnia, Susan is the first to apologize to Lucy.
______________ 2) Susan wants to return to the Professor’s house because she is afraid. ___________
3) Edmund reveals he has already been in Narnia when he tells them how to get to the
lamp-post. ______________
4) Edmund apologizes to the others, especially to Lucy. ______________
5) When Lucy leads them to Mr. Tumnus’ cave, they find it deserted but in good shape. ______________
6) Mr. Tumnus has been arrested by the White Witch for High Treason. __________
7) Maugrim is the name of the Captain of the Queen’s secret police. _____________ 8) Edmund wants to go back to the Professor’s house because he realizes the White
Queen is evil. ______________
9) Lucy sees a robin with a red breast that seems to want to talk to her. ___________ 10) Edmund tries to convince Peter that they might be heading into a trap. __________
11) Peter agrees with Edmund that fauns can’t be trusted. ______________ 12) Peter isn’t concerned about where they are because he knows the way back to the Lantern Wood. ______________
1) (Symbolism: a symbol is something that stands for something else) When it is always winter in Narnia, what do you think it means when the children see a robin? What do you think the robin symbolizes?
2) When Mr. Beaver says that “Aslan is on the Move,” each child had a different reaction. Re-read the passage and then, in your own words, write their reactions beside their names.
a) Lucy – ________________________
b) Susan – ________________________
c) Peter – ________________________
d) Edmund – ________________________
True or False: Read each statement and write the word ‘true’ in the blank if it is a true statement and ‘false’ if it is not. Correct each false statement.
1) Susan is the “brave” sister. ______________________
2) Edmund felt it was a good decision to trust Mr. Beaver. _____________________
3) Susan shows how well she understands people when she praises Mr. Beaver’s dam.
5) Why was Mr. Tumnus assigned the task by the White Witch of watching for human children entering Narnia? a) she wanted to close the portal between the worlds
b) she wanted to make a deal with the children so they would never return c) the arrival of the children could mean her reign would come to an end d) she wanted to enchant them with Turkish Delight and make them her slaves
6) Where is the castle with four thrones for the children located?
a) High in the mountains near the White Witch’s palace b) on the sea coast
c) deep in the forest near the Beavers’ dam d) on a river near Stone Table
7) What is Peter’s first reaction when he realizes Edmund has betrayed them? a) hope he learns a lesson b) start a search for him c) want to send him back to the Professor’s
d) yell at him
8) How is it that Mr. Beaver is so certain Edmund has betrayed them to the White Witch? a) Edmund let it slip that he’d tasted Turkish Delight b) Edmund kept asking questions about the location of the Witch’s palace c) Lucy told him she was suspicious of him d) He could tell by the look in Edmund’s eyes 9) Why does Mrs. Beaver want to know when Edmund slipped away?
a) She is concerned he might freeze to death. b) because if he left before they started talking about Aslan, the White Witch won’t be told about Aslan’s arrival in Narnia c) She didn’t like Edmund and hoped he would lose his way, giving them more time to escape.
d) She is sure that the White Witch won’t set out after them if she has one of the children. 10) Why is it important for Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and the children to leave right away?
a) Mrs. Beaver believes the White Witch will set out directly from her home to capture them and turn the children to stone. b) Mr. Beaver wants to set a trap from the White Witch. c) Peter and Lucy and Susan want to reach Edmund before he gets into any more
trouble. d) The robin has seen the Witch getting ready to leave her palace.
1) Have you ever wanted something so much that you were tempted to do anything to get it? What is it that Edmund wants so much that he will betray his family to get it?
2) Even though Peter is obviously upset by Edmund’s betrayal, he still feels it is his responsibility to find him. What does this action reveal about Peter’s character? Do you agree with Peter? Why or why not?
True or False: Read each statement. If the statement is true, write “true” in the space; if false, rewrite the statement to make it true.
1) Edmund wants the Witch to turn his brother and sisters into stone. ____________ 2) Deep down inside, Edmund knows that the White Witch is cruel. _____________
Multiple Choice – Read each statement, then select the best possible answer based on the context of the story. Circle the letter of your answer. 1) Why was Susan upset with Mrs. Beaver?
a) She felt she was taking too much time to get ready to leave. b) She felt Mrs. Beaver was being rude. c) She was upset that Mrs. Beaver seemed to dislike Edmund. d) She was tired and didn’t want to leave.
2) What item did Mrs. Beaver decide not to take with them on their journey? a) handkerchiefs b) tea c) sugar d) sewing machine
3) Why does Susan believe there is no ‘hope’ of escape?
a) Aslan doesn’t understand that Edmund has betrayed them. b) Susan hears the sound of bells. c) Mrs. Beaver is taking a long time to get ready.
d) Mrs. Beaver says they won’t be able to get to the Stone Table before her.
a) Directly towards the Stone Table b) to Cair Paravel c) to a safe cave hidden in the forest d) to a friend’s cave
5) What did Mrs. Beaver provide for the children after they found safety? a) pillows b) a drink to help them sleep c) warm blankets d) a nice snack of sugar cakes 6) What sound woke the children, convinced them that the White Witch had found them?
a) the sound of a horn b) the sound of horses pulling a sledge c) the sound of bells d) the sound of music
7) How did Father Christmas appear to the children? a) very solemn and serious b) fat and jolly just like they imagined him c) like a big dwarf
d) like a very old man
8) What gift did Father Christmas plan to give to Mrs. Beaver? a) a new tea set b) an oven that would always bake fresh bread c) a new apron d) a new sewing machine 9) How will Susan’s ivory horn help her? a) It will help her heal the wounded. b) It will help her defend herself. c) It will sound an alarm if she is in danger. d) It will change into a bow and arrow when she is in danger.
10) What did Lucy receive from Father Christmas?
a) a warm sweater b) a pair of snow boots c) a cordial and a dagger to defend herself d) a magic wand
1) The coming of spring marks a turning point in the story. When the author says the
trees “shook off their robes of snow,” what kind of picture does this create in your mind? List how many words or expressions the author uses in this chapter to signal the end of winter.
2) The fact that Edmund tries to stop the White Witch from turning the animals to stone for celebrating the coming of spring is also a turning point in the story. From this point on, Edmund begins to feel sorry for someone other than himself. What do you think this change means in terms of what will happen to Edmund in the end?
Comprehension: True or False? If the statement is true, write “true” in the space; if false, write “false”, then correct the sentence so that it is true.
1) When Edmund asked for something to eat, the White Witch gave him more Turkish
1) Can you think of either a real or a fictional person that you would describe as both good but terrible at the same time? Write the name of the person and give a brief explanation of why you think this person possesses both qualities.
2) Peter says that he feels Edmund’s betrayal “was partly my fault” and says he thinks “that helped him to go wrong.” What does this reveal about Peter’s character? Think of ONE word that describes Peter’s statement and write it here: __________________________
Comprehension – Based on what has happened in the story so far, complete the first part of each sentence below with the part you feel best completes the meaning of the sentence from the choices given below. WRITE the second part of the sentence in the space provided.
he felt he might be sick. he was just able to plunge his knife into its heart.
something had gone badly wrong with the Witch’s schemes.
they couldn’t look at him.
Aslan knights him. he felt it looked like a great star resting on the seashore.
to save Edmund. that he looked sad as well.
1) Aslan sent the centaurs and other creatures…________________________________ . 2) Because of the thaw, the children realized…________________________________ . 3) When the children first glimpsed Aslan they found… __________________________
4) The children could tell that, though Aslan looked at peace, … ___________________
________________________________ .
5) After Peter kills the wolf... ______________________________________________ . 6) When Peter first glimpsed Cair Paravel…___________________________________
Chapter 13: Deep Magic From the Dawn of Time Critical Analysis
1) When Susan suggests that there might be something that could be done to overcome the Deep Magic, Aslan says, “work against the Emperor’s magic?” p. 156. Explain what you think the Emperor’s magic must be like based on Aslan’s reaction to Susan’s question.
Chapter: 14: The Triumph of the Witch Critical Analysis
1) Explain what you think is going to happen based on the way Aslan is described in this
chapter. Keep in mind that he is returning to the Stone Table, his head is held very low, and he describes himself as feeling very “sad and lonely.” p. 164.
Read each question or statement, then select the best answer from the choices provided. Circle the letter of your answer.
1) How many plans of battle did Aslan suggest Peter should prepare? a) four b) two c) six d) one
2) How would you describe Aslan’s mood on the way to the Fords of Beruna? a) depressed b) confident c) bitter d) angry
3) Why couldn’t Lucy and Susan sleep? a) They were worried about Edmund. b) They were excited about the battle to come. c) They were afraid. d) They were anxious about Aslan.
4) What does Aslan ask the girls to do as they accompany him?
a) Bury their cold hands in his fur b) Not talk c) Sing a song with him d) Pray for him
5) As Aslan moved towards the Stone Table, the Witch told her creatures to: a) make fun of him. b) throw chips of burning wood at him c) bind him tight d) hit him with their fists
6) Why did the Witch insist that Aslan be shaved? a) She was afraid that Aslan’s mane would get in the way of her knife. b) She thought that perhaps Aslan might betray his word and hide a weapon in
his mane. c) She planned to take the fur and make a cloak for herself. d) She wanted to humiliate and embarrass him by taking away the mane that
made him seem so powerful.
7) After Aslan was bound and muzzled, the rabble: a) still appeared to be terrified of him. b) began to jeer at him and call him names. c) started to throw sticks and stones at him. d) began to sing and dance.
8) After Aslan was hoisted to the top of the Table, the Witch:
a) began to say a magic spell. b) poured hot oil on him. c) began to whet her knife. d) jumped on him and kicked him in the face.
9) Right before she plunged the knife into Aslan’s heart, the Witch: a) called upon the forces of evil to guide her hand. b) raised her arms to the sky and called on the Emperor of Narnia to witness her
triumph. c) spit into Aslan’s face. d) Yelled at Aslan that she has triumphed and now will kill Edmund and the
others.
10) At the moment of his death, Aslan appeared: a) neither angry nor afraid but a little sad. b) frightened. c) full of hopelessness. d) joyful.
Comprehension – True or False Read the following statements. If the statement is true, write “true” in the space provided; if false, correct the statement so it is true.
1) There was such chaos in the courtyard that the dryads and nymphs fled to the
forest. ________________
2) To return the statues to life, Aslan only needed to touch them with his paw.
________________ 3) As the statues returned to life, there was great joy and excitement. ____________ 4) Lucy discovered the statue of Mr. Tumnus. ________________ 5) All giants are as good tempered as Rumblebuffin. ________________
6) Aslan opened the front gate by using his magic. ________________ 7) Lucy gave her handkerchief to Rumblebuffin because he had a cold. ___________ 8) The newly liberated statues were set free and returned to their homes. __________
9) Peter’s army was greatly outnumbered when they arrived, and Peter was fighting with the White Witch. ________________
10) Peter would have lost the battle had Aslan not killed the White Witch. __________
Early in the story, Peter and Susan seek out the Professor to talk about Lucy’s fascination with Narnia, Peter tells the Professor that it is only logical that, if something is “real,” it must be real all the time. p. 52 What does this statement mean? Is time real…? If you believe it is real, then shouldn’t five minutes seem to pass at the exact same speed no matter what you’re doing?
Think of times in your life when it seemed that “time stood still.” Jot them down. Now think of times in your life when it seemed that “time sped by.” Jot them down.
Compare your list with others in the class. What do you think? Is time real or is it something that seems to pass at different speeds for different people depending on where they are and what they’re doing? Many fantasy stories deal with twists in time, in particular, stories about time travel. Explain why you think time travel is or is not possible.