The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 1-5
Authored by Shannon Riehl
English
5th Grade
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This quiz assesses 5th grade students' reading comprehension of C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," specifically covering the foundational chapters 1-5. The questions evaluate multiple levels of understanding, from basic recall of plot events to higher-order thinking skills including vocabulary comprehension, character motivation analysis, and inference-making. Students must demonstrate their ability to identify key story elements such as setting (the air raids prompting the children's stay with the Professor), character development (Edmund's manipulation by the White Witch through enchanted Turkish Delight), and symbolic language (understanding "Daughter of Eve" as referring to human girls). The quiz requires students to track multiple plot threads simultaneously, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and recognize the significance of magical elements within the fantasy genre. Created by Shannon Riehl, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding before progressing to later chapters, or as a summative evaluation of the opening section. Teachers can utilize this quiz as a discussion starter for deeper literary analysis, assign it as independent homework to reinforce reading accountability, or implement it as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing new concepts about fantasy literature. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.5.1 (quoting accurately from text when drawing inferences), RL.5.2 (determining theme and summarizing), RL.5.3 (comparing and contrasting characters), and RL.5.4 (determining meaning of words and phrases), making it an excellent tool for measuring student progress toward grade-level reading proficiency while building engagement with classic children's literature.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Lucy found herself standing in the middle of the woods, she felt both frightened and inquisitive. What does inquisitive mean?
worried
guilty
curious; eager for knowledge
cranky
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The children were sent to stay with the Professor because of the ________________.
parents fighting
air raids
bad weather in their neighborhood
better education system there
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RI.4.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mr. Tumnus's phrase "Daughter of Eve" mean?
She was born in the evening
Her mom's name is Eve
A human girl
Lucy loves the nighttime
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Lucy surprised that her siblings hadn't been wondering where she was?
Her siblings make her do all the cooking
In the mornings she's always reading.
She always plays catch with Edmond in the afternoon.
Because she thought she had been gone for hours.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In chapter 3, what did Lucy's siblings find when they looked into the wardrobe?
Nothing unusual; just an ordinary wardrobe
The Professor's hamster cage
A marvelous hat collection
A dead mouse
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Edmond met the queen, what did she say she'd like to do with him?
Dance with him
Make him the prince, and one day the king of Narnia
Marry him
Take him home to meet her dad
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unusual about this Turkish Delight?
It was vegan
It was enchanted so that one would want to keep eating it.
It was in the shape of a lion
It was Turkey flavored
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