True or False?
True or False?
Edmund draws a mustache and beard on the stone creature in the Witch's courtyard.
False - he draws a mustache and spectacles
What is the title of Chapter 10?
The Spell Begins to Break
As Edmund ventured further into the Witch's house he came upon a wolf. How was the wolf different from the lion?
The wolf was alive.
Billy was ____ about winning the game. That's a sign of bad sportsmanship.
gloating
Who does Father Christmas bring presents for?
Peter, Susan, Lucy
True or False?
Mrs. Beaver is most worried about leaving her sewing machine.
True
Who is the speaker in this quote?
"I've come at last," said he. "She has kept me out for a long time, but I have got in at last. Aslan is on the move. The Witch's magic is weakening." - Chapter 10
Father Christmas
Who is the one character holding everyone up while they are leaving the Beaver's house? Why?
Mrs. Beaver - She takes time to pack supplies for the trip.
Medieval churches were known for their tall and sharp ___.
spires
What did Edmund forget when he left the Beavers' home?
A. his coat
B. his name
C. where the Witch lived
D. the location where Aslan was planning to meet his siblings
A. his coat
True or False?
Deep down inside, Edmund really knew that the Witch was bad and cruel.
True
"I've come at last," said he. "She has kept me out for a long time, but I have got in at last. Aslan is on the move. The Witch's magic is weakening." - Chapter 10
Why is the above quote important to the plot? (3 reasons)
- It proves Aslan is really on the move.
- It proves that by Christmas arriving the spell is breaking.
- It proves by the arrival of the speaker that the Witch's magic is weakening.
The narrator starts off Chapter 9 by speaking directly to the reader and telling the reader what Edmund's motivations are for leaving his siblings and seeking out the Witch's home. Why do you think the narrator chose to do this?
wanted to understand his mindset and why he would betray his siblings
Janna had to ___ by her mother's wishes, even though she thought it was unfair.
abide
What gifts does Father Christmas give Peter?
A. magical juice and a dagger
B. a sword and a shield
C. a bow, arrows, and an ivory horn
D. None
B. a sword and a shield
True or False?
Father Christmas tells the children he brought them toys.
False; Father Christmas specifically tells the children that the items he brings are "tools not toys."
"How dare you come alone?" said the Witch in a terrible voice. "Did I not tell you to bring the others with you?" "Please, your Majesty," said Edmund, "I've done the best I can. I've brought them quite close. They're in the little house on top of the dam just up the river-with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver." A slow cruel smile came over the Witch's face. "Is that all the news?" she asked." - Chapter 9
In the above quote, infer why Edmund answered the way he did. (2 things)
- Edmund was afraid of the Witch and would have told her anything to save himself.
- Edmund was hoping to please the Witch so she would give him more Turkish Delight.
The narrator starts off Chapter 9 by speaking directly to the reader and telling the reader what Edmund's motivations are for leaving his siblings and seeking out the Witch's home. What are these motivations that the narrator lists? (3 things)
- Turkish Delight
- Edmund wants to be a King
- Edmund wants to get back at Peter for calling him a beast
The lion's ___ form stretched and jumped down from the rocky cliff before he began to purr loudly.
lithe
Edmund left the Beavers' house directly after ___
A. hearing the rhyme about "Adam's flesh and Adam's bone"
B. finding out that Aslan is planning a meeting at the Stone Table
C. learning that the Witch isn't human, but Jinn
D. dinner
C. learning that the Witch isn't human, but Jinn
True or False?
Father Christmas brings Lucy a bow and arrow.
False - He brings Lucy a small vial of magical juice and a dagger.
"How dare you come alone?" said the Witch in a terrible voice. "Did I not tell you to bring the others with you?" "Please, your Majesty," said Edmund, "I've done the best I can. I've brought them quite close. They're in the little house on top of the dam just up the river-with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver." A slow cruel smile came over the Witch's face. "Is that all the news?" she asked." - Chapter 9
In the above quote, why was the Witch smiling? (3 things)
- She was thinking about how Edmund had betrayed his siblings.
- She was glad that all four siblings were now in her reach.
-She thought that with this new information she could stop the prophesies.
Use the numbers 1-5 to number the series of events from Chapter 9 and 10 in chronological order. Use 1 to mark the earliest and 5 to mark the latest.
- Father Christmas arrives and gives gifts to Peter, Susan, and Lucy.
- The Witch finds out that all four siblings are in Narnia.
- Edmund draws a mustache on a stone lion.
- The Beavers, Peter, Susan, and Lucy, spend the night in a cave.
- Mrs. Beaver worries about losing her sewing machine.
- Edmund draws a mustache on a stone lion.
- The Witch finds out that all four siblings are in Narnia.
- Mrs. Beaver worries about losing her sewing machine.
- The Beavers, Peter, Susan, and Lucy, spend the night in a cave.
- Father Christmas arrives and gives gifts to Peter, Susan, and Lucy.
The porcupine couldn't help ___ its quills as the ___ stealthily stalked him.
bristling; cat-a-mountains
___ and ___
At the end of Chapter 9 the Witch specifically tells the dwarf to get the harness without the bells. Infer why she does this AND why the author makes a point of telling the reader this. (Choose two answers).
A. The witch didn't want anyone to hear her coming.
B. The bells sometimes scared the reindeer and the Witch wanted to move as quickly as possible.
C. Father Christmas's sleigh had bells on it, which distinguished it from the Witch's sledge.
D. The Witch knew that the harness with the bells was too fancy for the long journey she had planned.
E. Father Christmas also didn't use bells, so he wouldn't be discovered by the Witch.
A. The witch didn't want anyone to hear her coming.
AND
C. Father Christmas's sleigh had bells on it, which distinguished it from the Witch's sledge.