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What magical power had the Witch not lost?
What magical power had the Witch not lost?
Her strength
Who all came to the woods when Polly and Digory put on the yellow rings?
Who all came to the woods when Polly and Digory put on the yellow rings?
Polly, Digory, Witch, Cabby, Strawberry (the horse), and Uncle Andrew
What happened when Strawberry stepped in a pool to get a drink?
What happened when Strawberry stepped in a pool to get a drink?
They went into another world
Describe the world that Digory, Polly, and all the others ended up in when they first realized they had arrived.
Describe the world that Digory, Polly, and all the others ended up in when they first realized they had arrived.
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Where did Digory first think that they had ended up?
Where did Digory first think that they had ended up?
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What did the Cabby do to 'pass the time'?
What did the Cabby do to 'pass the time'?
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Why did the Witch respond, 'Have you forgotten that I can hear men's thoughts'?
Why did the Witch respond, 'Have you forgotten that I can hear men's thoughts'?
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How did Digory respond to Uncle Andrew's request to use the ring's power to leave everyone behind?
How did Digory respond to Uncle Andrew's request to use the ring's power to leave everyone behind?
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How did the Witch respond to the Voice and magic that was occurring in this world?
How did the Witch respond to the Voice and magic that was occurring in this world?
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How were the sun from Charn and the sun of this world different?
How were the sun from Charn and the sun of this world different?
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How did the Witch think she was going to escape 'this terrible world'?
How did the Witch think she was going to escape 'this terrible world'?
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Study Notes
Magical Powers and Characters
- The Witch, despite losing her ability to turn people to dust, retained her strength.
- Key characters involved when Polly and Digory used the yellow rings include Polly, Digory, the Witch, Cabby, Strawberry (the horse), and Uncle Andrew.
Transition to Another World
- Strawberry ended up stepping into a pool for a drink, which transported them to a different world.
- The new world presented was characterized by darkness, cold, and emptiness, lacking stars and wind.
Location and Atmosphere
- Digory discovered that they had landed in Charn, a desolate and eerie world.
- The overall environment was cold, dry, and they stood on a flat, cold surface.
Actions and Reactions
- Cabby passed time by singing hymns amidst the eerie silence and isolation of the world.
- Due to the Witch’s keen hearing, she was aware of Uncle Andrew's thoughts regarding Digory’s potential escape with the ring.
Character Interactions and Responses
- Digory confronted Uncle Andrew’s selfish request to leave the group behind, calling him a “mean pig.”
- Upon witnessing the magic and Voice of the new world, the Witch expressed hatred towards it.
Celestial Differences
- The sun in Charn appeared aged and waning, while the sun in the new world looked vibrant and youthful.
Witch's Escape Plan
- The Witch's intention to escape from the "terrible world" involved attempting to take the ring from Digory, highlighting her cunning nature.
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