Questions and Answers
What did Lucy notice about the time when she got back from Narnia?
She was gone for hours but no time had passed.
What does 'wood' mean as used in this quotation: 'It's a magical wardrobe. There's a wood inside it...'?
forest
What is the most likely reason why the author did not allow the wardrobe to work for the siblings?
To help build the suspense
Why do you suppose Lucy cried?
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Who made Lucy feel bad about the situation?
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Which is an example of dramatic irony?
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What does 'stern' mean in this context: 'It was a beautiful face in other respects, but proud and cold and stern.'?
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Who is the queen?
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This is an example of what: 'In the frosty air the breath coming out of their nostrils looked like smoke.'?
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What did Edmund do that children are always taught NOT to do?
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Why did Edmund give so much information to the queen?
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Why wasn't Edmund immediately captured by the queen?
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What is the conflict of the novel?
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If the novel was written from Edmund's point of view we would learn -
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What is the word 'hissing' an example of in the following quotation: 'But the moment it touched the snow there was a hissing sound'?
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Which is an objective summary of chapter 4?
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What part of speech is 'perfectly' in the sentence: 'Everything was perfectly still, as if they were the only living creatures in that country.'?
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Why did Edmund agree to bring his siblings to meet the queen?
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Study Notes
Chapter 3-4 Key Insights
- Lucy experiences time differently in Narnia; hours pass for her while no time elapses in the real world.
- The term "wood" refers to a forest, as used in Lucy’s description of Narnia to her siblings.
- The author delays the wardrobe's magic for the other siblings to increase suspense and anticipation.
- Lucy's tears are a result of her frustration over her siblings' disbelief and dismissal of her experiences.
- Edmund plays a role in making Lucy feel bad about her adventures, showcasing sibling dynamics.
- Dramatic irony is present with Edmund's secret visit to Narnia, which others are unaware of.
- A character description describes someone as having a "stern" face, indicating strictness in demeanor.
- The queen of Narnia is identified as the White Witch, a central antagonist.
- A simile is evident in the description of breath appearing like smoke in the cold air of Narnia.
- Edmund disobeys parental advice by taking food from a stranger (the queen).
- Edmund shares information about his family with the queen in exchange for Turkish Delight, revealing his motivations.
- The queen does not capture Edmund immediately because she desires all of his siblings, not just him.
- The overarching conflict of the novel centers on Narnia being under a spell, causing eternal winter.
- A perspective shift would reveal Edmund's internal thoughts on why he lied about Narnia during the story.
- Onomatopoeia is illustrated through the "hissing" sound described when a jeweled cup appears in the snow.
- An objective summary of Chapter 4 reveals that Edmund enters Narnia and has an encounter with the queen.
- The word "perfectly" is recognized as an adverb in the sentence describing the stillness of Narnia.
- Edmund's incentive to bring his siblings to meet the queen is driven by his desire for more Turkish Delight, emphasizing his weakness.
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