Vocabulary CH 1-3
The king ruled over vast __________ stretching from the mountains to the sea.
dominions
The traitor was accused of committing __________ against the crown.
treason
Why were the Pevensie children sent to the country?
To escape war and air raids on British cities.
Infer why the Queen is suddenly nice to Edmund in chapter 4.
Because she knows she can manipulate Edmund into bringing his siblings to Narnia.
The angry mob __________ at the queen’s soldiers in protest.
jeered
The animal with a __________ hoof wandered through the snowy forest.
cloven hoof
Lucy gave a small, disrespectful __________ when the witch wasn’t looking.
snigger
Where does Mr. Tumnus think Lucy is from? Where did he get those names?
The "far land of 'Spare Ooom' where eternal summer reigns around the bright city of 'War Drobe'. Comes from Lucy telling Mr. Tumnus she arrived to Narnia through the wardrobe in the spare room.
Chapter 5
How does the scene in which Edmund decides to "let Lucy down", and tell his siblings that he and Lucy were just playing "pretend" help to define Edmund's character?
This defines Edmund's character as insecure, childish, and selfish.
He does not want to appear childish in front of Peter and Susan, showing he cares more about appearances than being truthful.
The strange creature’s behavior was __________ and hard to understand.
queer
Edmund’s face turned red when he was caught __________ in the corner, refusing to speak.
sulking
The robin __________ on a snowy branch above the children.
alighted
Why didn't Mr. Tumnus go through with turning Lucy over to the White Witch?
After getting to know what humans were like (good) and getting to know Lucy, Mr. Tumnus could not go through with turning her over to the White Witch.
Chapter 5
Infer why Lucy stuck to her story. What does this say about her character?
This says that Lucy's character is brave, honest, and strong-willed.
Lucy has integrity and faith; She believes in Narnia, even if others do not.
The witch ruled __________ through fear and power.
chiefly
The dwarf’s __________ grin showed he wanted to hurt Edmund’s feelings.
spiteful
Peter __________ open the door with all his strength.
wrenched
When Edmund comes into Narnia, he is still looking for Lucy. What does he think is the reason she will not answer his call?
Chapter 5
What evidence does the Professor give that leads Peter and Susan to believe that Lucy may actually be telling the truth?
He asks them to think logically: if Lucy is known for telling the truth, why wouldn’t they believe her now?
He also points out that just because they can’t see Narnia doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist; There could be many worlds or realities they don’t know about.
His reasoning makes Peter and Susan start to wonder if Lucy really did find another world through the wardrobe.
When debating about staying in Narnia or going home, what was the primary argument for staying?
Lucy feels guilty for getting Mr. Tumnus in trouble and argues that she needs to help her friend. Peter and Susan agree that they'd like to help if they can.
The tired traveler lay down, the sound of the fire gently __________ him to sleep.
lulling
The soldier was punished for __________ with the enemy.
fraternizing
What does Edmund eventually find in Narnia?
The White Witch
Chapter 5
What evidence does Edmund accidently let slip that proves he was lying about being in Narnia before?
Edmund lets slip that the sublings were going in the wrong direction towards the lamp-post, proving that he had indeed been in Narnia before.
What shocking discovery does Peter make at the end of chapter six?
Peter discovers that they have been pulled so far into Narnia that they have no idea how to get back home and that they are lost.