Plot and Structure
Who are the four main siblings in the story?
Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy
What is the main theme of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
Good vs. evil, sacrifice, redemption, courage
Who is the White Witch, and what does she want?
Evil witch who calls herself Queen of Narnia, wants eternal winter
What point of view is the novel written in?
Third-person
Define “prophecy” and explain its importance in the story.
Prophecy = prediction of future events; Narnia’s prophecy guides story
Where is the portal to Narnia located?
In the wardrobe at the Professor’s house
Which character best represents betrayal, and how?
Edmund, because he betrays his siblings for Turkish Delight
How does Edmund’s character change from the beginning to the end of the story?
Selfish/betrayer → becomes loyal/brave king
How does Lewis use descriptive language to create imagery in Narnia?
Snowy woods, lamppost, castle imagery
What does the word “traitor” mean in the context of Edmund’s actions?
Traitor = betrayer; describes Edmund’s role
Which event marks the climax of the story?
Aslan’s sacrifice and resurrection
How does Aslan’s sacrifice connect to the theme of redemption?
His death redeems Edmund and saves Narnia → redemption theme
What leadership qualities do Peter and Susan show as the story progresses?
Peter = brave leader, Susan = protective and wise
Identify one example of figurative language and explain its meaning.
“Cold as ice” = simile showing Witch’s cruelty
How does the author’s word choice describe the White Witch’s power?
“Her wand turned creatures to stone” = shows absolute power
Place these in order: (1) Lucy meets Mr. Tumnus, (2) Edmund meets the White Witch, (3) Aslan dies, (4) The children are crowned.
1, 2, 3, 4 (Lucy–Tumnus, Edmund–Witch, Aslan dies, Children crowned)
Compare the theme of good vs. evil in Narnia to another story you’ve read.
(Student answers may vary: compare to Harry Potter, The Lion King, etc.)
How does Lucy’s belief in Narnia reflect her personality compared to her siblings’?
Lucy = faithful/trusting, while her siblings doubt her
How does the structure of the novel build suspense for the reader?
Chapters end with suspenseful moments (e.g., Witch plotting)
Find a vocabulary word from the text that shows tone or mood and explain it.
“Deep magic” = creates mysterious tone
How does C.S. Lewis use foreshadowing in the first half of the novel? Give an example.
Mr. Beaver hints at Aslan’s arrival = foreshadowing hope
How does the central idea of sacrifice shape the outcome of the story?
Aslan’s sacrifice breaks the Witch’s power, fulfills prophecy, redeems Edmund, and restores peace to Narnia
Analyze how Aslan serves as both a character and a symbol in the novel.
Character = lion leader, Symbol =Goodness/Hope
How does Lewis balance dialogue and narration to develop both characters and plot?
Narration sets scene; dialogue reveals personalities
How does Lewis use repetition of key words or phrases to build mood and meaning in the story?
Repetition of phrases like "always winter and never Christmas" emphasizes hopelessness, while repeated references to Aslan bring hope and anticipation