Quiz about Vocabulary and Event Ordering Quiz

Question 1

Why do you think the book is titled The Horse and His Boy instead of The Boy and His Horse?

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The horse is the main character.

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The boy is the main character.

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The title sounds better this way.

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The author preferred this title.

Question 2

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. The girl rider on the horse named (Hwin, Bree) was named (Susan, Aravis).

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Hwin, Bree

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Susan, Aravis

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Bree, Hwin

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Aravis, Susan

Question 3

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. The children agreed to dress as (peasants, royalty) and the horses agreed to act as (war-horses, pack-horses).

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peasants, royalty

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war-horses, pack-horses

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knights, squires

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dragons, unicorns

Question 4

Who did the Narnians think Shasta was? _______________

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Shasta

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Aslan

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Prince Caspian

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King Edmund

Question 5

Besides the Faun, what other two creatures were in the room with Shasta and the Narnians? two ____________ and a ____________

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Dwarfs

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Talking Animals

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Giants

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Centaurs

Question 6

Did the Queen want to marry Prince Rabadash? _______

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No

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Yes

Question 7

Queen Susan and those who had traveled from Narnia with her agreed that Prince Rabadash acted quite different in his homeland than he did while visiting Narnia. Should Queen Susan marry him?

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No, she should not marry him.

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Yes, she should marry him.

Question 8

What danger were Queen Susan and the rest of the Narnians in?

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They were surrounded by enemies.

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They were trapped in a cave.

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They were lost in a forest.

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They were caught in a storm.

Question 9

They decided to escape by ship. How did they plan to get their belongings on the ship without being suspicious?

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By hiding them in cargo

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By bribing the crew

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By disguising as merchants

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By using a secret compartment

Question 10

Who was sneaking in through the window?

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A thief

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A cat

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A friend

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A bird

Question 11

Are the two boys upset with each other? How can you tell?

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Yes, they are upset because they are not talking to each other.

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No, they are not upset because they are smiling at each other.

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Yes, they are upset because they are arguing.

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No, they are not upset because they are playing together.

Question 12

What two landscapes did Shasta see that he had never seen before?

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desert and mountains

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an island and the sea

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rivers and farms

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glaciers and valleys

Question 13

What was touching Shasta that scared him?

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a cat

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a snake

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a wolf

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a rat

Question 14

What fruit did Shasta not find for breakfast?

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pomegranates

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figs

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oranges

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bananas

Question 15

Before the sun set the second night at the Tombs, who did Shasta see coming?

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Bree and Hwin

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Aravis

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Prince Corin

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Queen Susan and King Edmund

Question 16

What should Shasta do now?

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Reveal himself

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Stay in hiding

Question 17

Aravis tried to blend in with the crowd, but her friend ________________ recognized her and called her name out.

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Lasaraleen

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Susan

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Lucy

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Edmund

Question 18

The slaves were ordered to bring along the two ____________ as well.

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horses

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dogs

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cats

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birds

Question 19

Lasaraleen told Aravis that her ____________ was in town which made Aravis even more nervous.

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husband

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brother

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father

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uncle

Question 20

____________________ was interested in clothes and parties and gossip, and ________________ was interested in bows and arrows, swimming, and animals.

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Lasaraleen, Aravis

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Aravis, Lasaraleen

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Susan, Lucy

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Lucy, Susan

Question 21

Aravis realized that traveling with ____________ was better than living a fashionable life like Lasaraleen.

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Shasta

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Bree

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Hwin

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Aslan

Question 22

The girls were trying to sneak out by way of the Old Palace but did not make it through before almost running in to the __________.

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Tisroc

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King

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Guard

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Servant

Question 23

The girls hurried into an empty room and hid behind a __________.

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couch

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table

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curtain

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door

Question 24

Next to each statement below, write the initials of the character described. You may look back in the book if you need to.

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P.R. (Prince Rabadash)

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P.R. (Prince Rabadash)

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G.V. (Grand Vizier)

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T. (Tisroc)

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T. (Tisroc)

Question 25

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 3. The sun and the sand were a hot oven to the weary travelers.

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metaphor

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simile

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analogy

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hyperbole

Question 26

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 1. Getting out of the city was a breath of fresh air for Aravis.

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metaphor

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simile

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analogy

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hyperbole

Question 27

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 2. Shasta was as quiet as a mouse while hiding at the Tombs.

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simile

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metaphor

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analogy

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hyperbole

Question 28

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 5. The soft grass was a pillowy bed for their tired bodies.

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metaphor

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simile

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analogy

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hyperbole

Question 29

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 6. Shasta was so tired he slept like a log.

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simile

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metaphor

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analogy

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hyperbole

Question 30

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 7. Bree thought he knew best, and he was as stubborn as an ox.

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simile

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metaphor

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analogy

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hyperbole

Question 31

Write simile or metaphor next to each example below. 8. After the brown, dry desert, the valley was a sight for sore eyes.

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metaphor

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simile

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hyperbole

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personification

Question 32

What type of scenery, or land, is your favorite?

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Mountains

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Beaches

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Forests

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Deserts

Question 33

List some complaints that Shasta had about what was going wrong. Then complete the list of good things that had happened for him.

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Shasta was unhappy with the weather and the journey.

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Shasta was worried about his future and the unknown.

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Shasta was concerned about his companions and their safety.

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Shasta was frustrated with the lack of progress and direction.

Question 34

Overall, do you think Shasta was fortunate or unfortunate?

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Fortunate

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Unfortunate

Question 35

The Lion is referred to by three other names at the end of the chapter. What are they? (Hint: they are all capitalized.)

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King of the Beasts, Lord of the Jungle, Mighty Roar

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King of Beasts, Lord of the Jungle, Mighty Roar

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King of the Jungle, Lord of Beasts, Mighty Lion

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King of the Beasts, Lord of the Jungle, Mighty Lion

Question 36

Name at least 5 animals/creatures that Shasta met once he arrived in Narnia.

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Aslan, Bree, Hwin, Aravis, and a dwarf

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Aslan, Tumnus, Reepicheep, Caspian, and a centaur

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Aslan, Bree, Hwin, Aravis, and a faun

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Aslan, Bree, Hwin, Aravis, and a giant

Question 37

Why did Shasta go down into the valley from the mountain?

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to find something to eat

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to look for Aravis

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to look for Aslan

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to get away from his horse

Question 38

Who volunteered to take the message to Cair Paravel about the advancing troops?

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a Stag

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the Dwarf

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a Rabbit

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a Horse

Question 39

Who took Shasta down to his house to get him something to eat?

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Duffle the Dwarf

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Aslan the Lion

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Steve the Stag

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Harry the Hedgehog

Question 40

What was Lord Peridan carrying in Narnia?

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A banner

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A sword

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A shield

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A map

Question 41

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. Queen (Lucy, Susan) stayed behind at Cair Paravel, but Queen (Lucy, Susan) preferred to be in battle with the men and boys.

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Susan

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Lucy

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Edmund

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Peter

Question 42

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. Shasta was (scared, fearless) to ride into battle with the Narnians.

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fearless

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scared

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happy

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sad

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angry

Question 43

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. Bree, Hwin, and Aravis were (with the Hermit, on their way to Narnia).

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on their way to Narnia

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with the Hermit

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in the forest

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at the castle

Question 44

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. The Hermit was watching the battle unfold by looking into a (magic pool, pair of binoculars).

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magic pool

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pair of binoculars

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crystal ball

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telescope

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mirror

Question 45

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. The Hermit was surprised to see two (Giants, children) in the battle with the Calormenes.

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children

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Giants

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animals

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soldiers

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wizards

Question 46

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. (Corin, Shasta) was knocked off his horse immediately.

Accepted Answer

Shasta

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Corin

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Bree

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Aravis

Question 47

Underline the correct word or words in parenthesis to complete each statement. You may look back in the book if you need to. Rabadash was found (sitting on, hanging from) the castle wall.

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sitting on

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hanging from

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standing beside

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lying under

Question 48

Hwin was ready to leave for Narnia immediately, but Bree wanted to wait awhile...

Accepted Answer

b) to let his tail grow out again.

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a) to see Shasta when he returned from battle.

Question 49

Prince Cor told Aravis that...

Accepted Answer

b) Corin was his twin brother, and Cor had been kidnapped when he was a baby.

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a) the battle had been long and dangerous, and his brother had been seriously injured.

Question 50

Aravis was invited to live with Prince Cor and his family...

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b) and she agreed to, so the group left that very morning.

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a) but she decided she had better return home and live with her father and stepmother.

Question 51

Who thought they had it worse because they had to be educated?

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Prince Cor

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Bree

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Both

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Neither

Question 52

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Question 53

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Question 54

Illustrator:

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Question 55

Main Characters:

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Question 56

Setting:

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Question 57

Time or time period:

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Question 58

In two or three sentences, summarize the main idea of the book.

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The book explores the complexities of human relationships.

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The book is about a young wizard's journey.

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The book is a detailed guide on gardening.

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The book discusses the impact of technology on society.

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