Vocabulary I
associating in a friendly way
fraternizing (v.)
a lure used by a hunter
decoy (n.)
Describe Mr. Beaver.
He is a friend of Mr. Tumnus who tells the children about Aslan.
Edmund deeply disappoints Lucy by __________.
Edmund deeply disappoints Lucy by lying and saying that he and Lucy are pretending about Narnia.
How does Edmund convince himself that his actions won't put his siblings in danger?
Edmund tells himself that the Queen will not do anything very bad to the others, because she probably is not as cruel as her enemies make her out to be.
main; most important
principal (adj.)
unnerving, spooky
eerie (adj.)
Describe Mrs. Beaver.
Mrs. Beaver is Mr. Beaver's kind and hospitable wife.
Lucy demonstrates the virtue of __________ to her new friend, Tumnus, by taking responsibility for his arrest and pleading for the others to help rescue him.
loyalty
Mr. Beaver says, "'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the king, I tell you." Explain what he is trying to get across to the children.
Mr. Beaver is trying to convey to the children that Aslan is loving and fair, but that he is also powerful and just.
dependable; trustworthy
reliable (adj.)
secret plans meant to harm someone
schemes (n.)
Describe the Beavers' home.
Their home is a snug and rustic home on the beavers' dam.
When the beaver speaks of __________ Peter feels brave, Susan feels pleasant, Edmund feels horror, and Lucy feels giddy.
Aslan
What do you think the author was trying to portray in detailing Edmund's dreary journey?
The author was possibly trying to portray that the road to sin is dreary and lonely.
gloomy, withdrawn, sullen
sulky (adj.)
gestured to someone to come
beckoned (v.)
How does Mr. Beaver describe Aslan?
Mr. Beaver describes Aslan as the King of Narnia and the Lord of the whole wood.
The Witch is concerned about the prophecy of the two Sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve on the thrones and the end of __________.
The Witch is concerned about the prophecy of the two Sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve on the thrones and the end of her life and reign.
What special characteristics do Mr. and Mrs. Beaver have?
The Beavers possess the admirable qualities of self-sacrifice, courage, loyalty, faithfulness, persistence, friendship, and generosity.
feeling great, often evil, pleasure about someone's misfortune
gloating (v.)
branches of a tree
boughs (n.)
Describe Maugrim.
Maugrim is the captain of the Queen's secret police.
Edmund betrays the others by telling the Witch __________.
Edmund betrays the others by telling the Witch the location of the others and their plan to meet Aslan.
In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis builds a logical statement about Christ, saying that He cannot simply be a great moral teacher. According to this, what are the three possible ways of seeing Jesus?
1. Jesus was knowingly telling falsehoods, so he was a liar who was not good or moral.
2. Jesus was telling falsehoods but believed he was telling the truth, and so he was a lunatic.
3. Jesus was telling the truth, and so he is Lord.