82 pages 2 hours read

C. S. Lewis

Prince Caspian

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1951

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Answer Key

Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. A train station in England (Chapter 1)

2. Apples (Chapter 1)

3. Peter’s sword, Susan’s bow and arrow, and Lucy’s cordial (Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. The hall, well, and orchard are in the same locations, and they find the same chessman they used to play with. (Chapter 2)

2. The discovery of Father Christmas’s gifts brings back memories of their former lives in Narnia and helps them settle back into those roles. (Chapter 2)

3. The dwarf’s surprise that Cair Paravel ever existed implies that aspects of Narnia’s history have been forgotten or covered up. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. The nurse told Prince Caspian about the Old Narnians. (Chapter 4)

2. The Telmarines (Chapter 4)

3. Queen Susan’s horn (Chapter 5)

Short Answer

1. Doctor Cornelius is afraid of being punished by King Miraz for teaching Prince Caspian about the Old Narnians and the Telmarine invasion. (Chapter 4)

2. Nikabrik wants to kill Prince Caspian while Trumpkin is uncertain of what to do; Trufflehunter wants to treat him like a guest.