Vocabulary
gestured for someone to come
beckoned
Name the children from youngest to oldest.
Lucy, Edmund, Susan, Peter
Why were the children sent to the Professor's home in the country?
During World War II, London was too dangerous. They were sent there to be safe.
What was the first thing Peter did when he entered the woods in Narnia?
He apologized to Lucy.
What was the first sign that the Witch was losing power?
Father Christmas arrived.
being friendly with someone
fraternizing
Describe the White Witch.
Very tall, very pale, proud, cold, and stern
Why was Lucy miserable for several days after she went into the wardrobe?
He siblings thought she was lying about Narnia.
How did Mr. Beaver explain Aslan's quiet exit?
He comes and goes, and will drop in when he feels like it. He has other countries to check on. He is wild, not a tame lion.
What did Lucy discover as she traveled through the wardrobe?
fur coats and a snow covered wood
betrayal
treacherous
What did Tumnus confess after getting to know Lucy?
He is a kidnapper for the White Witch.
What did the Queen promise to give Edmund?
wealth and power for himself
What did Edmund do to betray the others?
He tells the Queen where his siblings are and about their plans to meet Aslan.
What was unexpected about the time frame of the children's visits to Narnia? Give an example.
They were in Narnia for years and came back only a few minutes later than they left. In Narnia they had all become adults, but returned as children.
something that causes another's downfall
bane
How does Mr. Beaver describe Aslan?
He's the King, the Lord of the whole wood, and everyone should be afraid of him.
Why didn't Aslan help Peter in the battle?
He wanted Peter to fight his own battle and earn his own victory.
Compare Edmund's reaction to the conversation about Aslan to the reactions of his siblings. Why do you think he felt this way?
Edmund feels horror when he hears Aslan's name while his siblings all have good feelings. Edmund had given in to temptation and sided with the White Witch. His guilty conscience is probably why he felt differently from his siblings.
What states that all traitors belong to the Witch to be punished with death?
The Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time
feeling that misfortune is coming
foreboding
How did the White Witch treat Edmund when he arrived at her castle?
She yelled at him and gave him stale bread and water.
Why did the Queen decide to kill Edmund even though Aslan had come?
If she kills Edmund the prophecy can't be fulfilled.
What did the Professor predict regarding the children's adventures in Narnia?
He told them that they would return to Narnia but not in the same way.
According to the Deeper Magic, what happens when a victim who has committed no crime is killed in a traitor's place?
The Table will crack and death will start working backward.