Plot
Question: Where do Jill and Eustace first meet at the beginning of the story?
Answer: At their school (Experiment House)
Question: Who is the gloomy Marsh-wiggle that travels with Jill and Eustace?
Answer: Puddleglum
Question: Why is it important that Jill remembers the signs?
Answer: Because they guide her to complete the mission correctly.
Question: What is one important lesson about following directions in the story?
Answer: Following directions (the signs) helps you succeed.
Question: What magical land do Jill and Eustace travel to?
Answer: Narnia.
Question: Who gives Jill the mission and the four signs?
Answer: Aslan
Question: Who is Prince Rilian the son of?
Answer: King Caspian.
Question: What can we infer about the Lady of the Green Kirtle based on how she acts?
Answer: She is sneaky and cannot be trusted.
Question: What theme is shown when the characters are tricked by the Lady?
Answer: Deception (or not trusting appearances).
Question: What is the name of the giants’ castle?
Answer: Harfang.
Question: What is the main goal of Jill and Eustace’s journey?
Answer: To find Prince Rilian.
Question: Which character starts off nervous and forgetful but becomes braver?
Answer: Jill Pole.
Question: Why might the children trust the wrong people during their journey?
Answer: Because they are confused, forget the signs, and don’t recognize danger
Question: What theme is shown when the group keeps going even when things are hard?
Answer: Perseverance (not giving up).
Where do the characters go after escaping the giants?
Answer: Underground (the Underworld).
Question: What mistake do the children make that causes problems early in their quest?
Answer: Jill forgets to follow Aslan’s signs.
Question: Who tricks the children and is later revealed to be evil?
Answer: The Lady of the Green Kirtle.
Question: What can we infer about the knight in the silver chair before he is freed?
Answer: He might be dangerous, but also possibly trapped or under a spell.
Question: What theme is shown through Puddleglum’s actions?
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Answer: Courage can come from unexpected people
Question: What is unusual about the world beneath the ground?
Answer: It is dark, confusing, and controlled by the Lady’s magic.
Question: Why do Jill, Eustace, and Puddleglum leave the giants’ castle?
Answer: They realize the giants are planning to eat them.
Question: Which character seems negative but proves to be the most loyal and brave?
Answer: Puddleglum.
Question: Why is it difficult for the characters to know what is real in the Underworld?
Answer: Because the Lady uses magic to confuse them and make lies seem true.
Question: What is a major theme about truth in the story?
Answer: Truth vs. deception—things are not always what they seem.
Why is the Underworld important to the story?
Answer: It is where Prince Rilian is trapped and where the truth is revealed.