The Queen's Actions and Consequences

In this chapter, Diggory and Polly awaken a powerful queen named Jadis in a crumbling palace. The queen, who once ruled the city of Charn, recounts her past and the use of the Deplorable Word, a spell that destroyed all life except her own. As the palace collapses, Jadis plans to conquer the children's world, believing it to be a younger and more vibrant place. The children, realizing the danger, attempt to escape her grasp.

What were the children doing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

• Playing with a bell

• Facing each other across a pillar

• Running through a forest

• Reading a book

How did the Queen react upon awakening?

• She immediately left the room

• She calmly assessed the situation

• She was angry and shouted

• She ignored the children

What did the Queen realize about the children?

• They were her servants

• They came from another world

• They were royalty

• They were magicians

What was Polly's concern about the Queen?

• The Queen was too weak

• The Queen might leave them behind

• The Queen might take their rings

• The Queen was too kind

What did the Queen reveal about the palace?

• It had torture chambers

• It was a peaceful place

• It was newly built

• It was a small cottage

How did the Queen demonstrate her power?

• By making the doors crumble

• By lifting a heavy object

• By flying into the air

• By casting a spell on the children

What was the state of the city of Charn?

• It was underwater

• It was a vast, lifeless city

• It was a desert

• It was bustling with life

What was the Deplorable Word?

• A spell to create life

• A word to summon rain

• A spell to make people happy

• A word to destroy all living things

How did the Queen justify her actions?

• She said it was a mistake

• She claimed it was for the greater good

• She didn't justify her actions

• She blamed the children

What was the Queen's plan regarding the children's world?

• To visit and learn

• To ignore it

• To rule it

• To destroy it