Understanding the Criticism and Structure of Narnia Books

What was Tolkien's main criticism of the Narnia books?

• They were too long and detailed.

• They were haphazardly put together.

• They lacked any mythological elements.

• They were too similar to his own work.

How did Lewis and Tolkien's opinions on each other's work differ?

• Lewis loved Tolkien's work, but Tolkien disliked Lewis's work.

• Both loved each other's work.

• Tolkien loved Lewis's work, but Lewis disliked Tolkien's work.

• Both disliked each other's work.

What was the basis for the structure of the Narnia books?

• The seven heavens of medieval cosmology.

• The seven continents.

• The seven deadly sins.

• The seven wonders of the world.

Why did Lewis choose to hide the planetary structure of his books?

• He was unsure of the structure himself.

• He planned to reveal it in a later work.

• He believed in intuitive understanding over explicit explanation.

• He wanted readers to focus on the story.

What does Lewis's approach to explaining his work suggest about his view on art?

• Art should be a mystery to everyone.

• Art should stand on its own without explanation.

• Art is only for the artist to understand.

• Art should be explained in detail.