Shasta
What is Shasta's life like in the beginning of the book?
He is a slave, he cleans the fishing nets, cooks and is treated poorly (any of these answers is correct)
How do Bree and Shasta meet Arivis and Hwin?
They are fleeing the old man and Bree's master and end up running away from a lion and Hwin accidentally speaks in front of them. (answers will slightly vary)
Who was Arivis offered in marriage to?
Ahoshta Tarkaan, potentially the next Grand Vizier, at least 60 year old man. (any of these work)
Why did Susan travel to Calormen?
To consider a marriage proposal from Prince Rabadash
What city do the 4 main characters travel to first in this book?
Tashbaan
Who is Shasta mistaken for when he enters Tashibaan?
Corin
Bree was captured as a foal and grew up in Calormen. What did Bree grow up to be in Calormen?
A Warhorse
Who is Hwin?
She is a Narnian talking horse. She has been captive in Calormen. She is the most practical and levelheaded character in the group. Answers will vary
What does Edmund fear if Susan refuses marriage to Prince Rabadash?
He fears they will all be prisoners/ they might die/ and she might be a slave (any of these answers count)
What helpful information does Shasta learn from a Raven about crossing the desert?
If they go to the tombs of the kings and keep a straight line to the valley in between mountains they will get to Archenland (answers will vary slightly)
What scares Shasta while he is at the Tombs of the Kings by himself?
How does Bree respond to Hwin thinking he should cut his mane and roll in the mud, and drag his feet so he looks like a tired pack horse rather than a warhorse?
He is indignant at first. He was too proud initially and agreed with Arivis that no one could mistake him for anything less. Eventually, he gives in. (answers will vary)
Why was the Tisroc alright with his son (Rabadash) waging war on Archenland & Narnia?
He wanted his son busy with something "meaningful" instead of going after his father's throne. Answers will vary
In what ways does the Hermit show kindness to Arivis? To the Horses?
He helps clean her wounds and feeds her. He also takes the saddles/bridles off the horses, brushes them, feeds them. Answers will vary slightly
How does the group decide to go through Tashbaan without being caught?
They must make themselves (horses included) look ragged and urchin-like so no one will pay attention to them. (answers will vary slightly)
Why does King Lune believe Shasta when he tells the King that Prince Rabadash and his 200 horsemen are coming?
The king says Shasta has an honest face
When the group reaches the Hermit's house but Shasta keeps going, what happened before this to make Bree want to go back to Calormen?
He feels like a coward because he ran away from Arivis when the lion attacked but Shasta ran towards danger. He feels like he deserves to live in Calormen instead of Narnia. Answers will vary slightly.
How does Arivis motivate Lasaraleen (her friend) to show her to the Watergate while they are at the Tisroc's palace and why was it necessary?
Lasaraleen is afraid so Arivis threatens that she will run out and scream (in the Tisroc's palace) and they will both be caught. Answers will vary slightly
How do the Horses and Arivis know what's going on during the battle at the end of the book?
The Hermit has a magic pool and he can see what is happening, so he tells them.
Who is the lion that chases them throughout the story?
Aslan
Who is Prince Cor?
Shasta
How does Bree change by the end of the book?
He goes from proud warhorse to a normal humble regular talking Narnian horse. answers will vary slightly
While in the mountain pass Bree wants to snack but Hwin wants to push on immediately, what is her argument for to push on?
She feels like if there were people with spurs on them they would be able to do it. She feels like they might not be doing as much as they could. Answers will vary slightly
Does Cor or Corin become king of Archenland and marry Arivis by the end of the book?
Prince Cor (Shasta)
What justice does Aslan dole out to Prince Rabadash?
He turns him into a donkey for awhile.