The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapters 1-6
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According to the Professor's logic, what are the 3 possibilities he gives about Lucy's story?

She is telling lies, she is mad, or she is telling the truth.

What did the children like about living in the Professor's house?

It was huge with lots of places to explore.

Who was driving the reindeer on the sledge?

A dwarf.

Why did Edmund tell Lucy that she shouldn't trust Mr. Tumnus?

<p>Because Mr. Tumnus was contradicting what Edmund wanted to believe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Edmund discover when he followed Lucy into the wardrobe?

<p>Edmund discovered Narnia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Queen want Edmund to bring with him to her house?

<p>His siblings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the White Witch able to do with the small copper bottle?

<p>She was able to conjure up a hot drink and Turkish Delight for Edmund.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Tumnus mean by 'Spare Oom' and 'War Drobe'?

<p>Mr. Tumnus meant spare room and wardrobe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Queen tell Edmund she would like to make him, because she has no children of her own?

<p>Prince.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lucy rush out of the room upset?

<p>Because the other children didn't believe that she had been in Narnia through the wardrobe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the White Witch's power over Narnia?

<p>It is winter all of the time with no Christmas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Professor says that he would not be surprised if the other world had a separate ____________ of its own.

<p>time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mr. Tumnus live?

<p>In a cave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Edmund see after he heard the sound of bells?

<p>A sledge being drawn by 2 reindeer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the creature that Lucy first meets?

<p>Mr. Tumnus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Daughter of Eve'?

<p>A human female.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Mr. Tumnus so upset?

<p>He didn't want to bring Lucy to the White Witch, but was afraid of what would happen to him if he didn't.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Have you heard of the Queen of Narnia before?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who followed Lucy into the wardrobe?

<p>Edmund.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the children sent away from home?

<p>Because of the air-raids of World War II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Son of Adam'?

<p>A human male.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the source of the light in the woods?

<p>A lamp-post.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a faun?

<p>A man with a goat's horns, ears, legs, and tail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was crunching under Lucy's feet as she went further into the wardrobe?

<p>Snow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Although this novel may cross into several different genres, it can BEST be classified as a

<p>Fantasy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does inquisitive mean?

<p>Curious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does melancholy mean?

<p>Mournful; sad; pensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does lulling mean?

<p>Soothing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does hoax mean?

<p>Trick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does stern mean?

<p>Severe; forbidding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dominions mean?

<p>Territories or land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does spiteful mean?

<p>Full of malice; malevolent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does jeering mean?

<p>Scoffing; mocking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does briskly mean?

<p>Quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lucy is the oldest of her siblings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy have been sent away from London.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Tumnus is a faun.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is always spring in Narnia.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lucy enters Narnia through an old wardrobe.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

After Lucy gets to Narnia, who does she meet and what do they do together?

<p>Lucy meets Mr. Tumnus and they eat together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Edmund meets Mr. Tumnus when he enters Narnia.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The others don't believe Lucy when she tells them about Narnia.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Queen gives Edmund magical chocolate.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Queen is also known as the White Witch.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lucy is angry when she sees Edmund in Narnia.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Plot Points

  • Lucy Pevensie is the first sibling to discover Narnia by entering through a wardrobe.
  • The Professor offers three possibilities regarding Lucy's story: she is lying, she is mad, or she is telling the truth.
  • Edmund Pevensie initially doubts Lucy’s experience and suggests she shouldn't trust Mr. Tumnus, influenced by his personal beliefs.
  • Mr. Tumnus, a faun, lives in a cave and feels conflicted about his role related to the White Witch.
  • The White Witch desires to make Edmund a prince but demonstrates her power by conjuring food for him.

Narnia's Environment and Themes

  • Narnia is perpetually winter under the White Witch’s reign, with all Christmas festivities absent.
  • The mysterious lamp-post serves as a notable landmark in the woods of Narnia.
  • The novel is categorized primarily as fantasy, with elements that touch on various genres.

Fauna and Creatures

  • Fauns, like Mr. Tumnus, are depicted as half-man, half-goat creatures.
  • The term "Daughter of Eve" refers to human females, while "Son of Adam" references human males.

Important Events and Reactions

  • Lucy's excitement turns to distress when her siblings do not believe her about Narnia.
  • The air-raids of World War II led to the Pevensie children being sent away to live with the Professor.
  • As Lucy explores the wardrobe, she hears snowy crunching under her feet, indicating the winter landscape.

Symbols and Questions

  • The wardrobe symbolizes the portal between the ordinary world and the magical land of Narnia.
  • The Queen's desire for Edmund to bring his siblings highlights themes of betrayal and manipulation among the characters.
  • Mr. Tumnus' reluctance to betray Lucy to the White Witch illustrates the struggle between good and evil in the narrative.

Vocabulary and Themes

  • Key terms include "inquisitive" (curious), "melancholy" (sad), "spiteful" (malevolent), and "briskly" (quickly).
  • The story addresses themes of loyalty, choice, and the impact of oppressive powers (White Witch) on the innocent characters (children of Narnia).

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Prepare for your test with this review of Chapters 1-6 from 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'. This quiz covers key concepts and characters, including the Professor's views on Lucy's story and the children's experiences in his house. Sharpen your understanding and get ready for success!

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