The Silver Chair Chapter 6 Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

Define shoal.

A sandbank or saulderbar that makes the water shallow.

Define cairn.

A heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark.

What did the group encounter in the gorge?

Giants, who are very unclever.

What were the giants doing?

Playing the only game they could do, throwing rocks at something. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jill envy Eustace?

Because Eustace could shoot a bow and arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What waited for them on the other side of the bridge?

A lady on a white horse and a knight on a black horse. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the woman's colors?

They were the colors of the serpent and the evil lady. Signup and view all the answers

What did she tell them to do?

To go to the good land of the good giants (Harfang) and tell them that she sent them and to join in their festivities. Signup and view all the answers

What did the children think?

They wanted to go. Signup and view all the answers

What did Puddleglum think?

He thought it was a trap. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think?

They should have followed the signs. Signup and view all the answers

What were two things that Puddleglum said to try and convince the children to not visit the giants?

<ol> <li>They didn't know who the travelers were and the knight was unknown. 2) This wasn't part of Aslan's signs.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Shoal: A shallow area in water, often characterized by sandbanks or sandbars.
Cairn: A mound of stones, used as a memorial or to mark a specific location.

Encounters

The group encountered giants in the gorge, noted for their clumsiness and lack of cleverness.

Giants' Activity

The giants were engaged in a simple game of throwing rocks as their main activity.

Jill's Perspective

Jill felt envy towards Eustace because of his skill in shooting a bow and arrow.

Mysterious Figures

On the other side of the bridge awaited a lady on a white horse and a knight on a black horse.

Symbolism of Colors

The woman's colors represented the serpent and an evil lady, indicating a potential threat or deceit.

Instructions from the Woman

The woman instructed them to visit the Harfang, the land of the good giants, claiming she sent them to join the festivities.

Children's Desire

The children expressed eagerness to visit the good giants and attend the festivities.

Puddleglum's Caution

Puddleglum was skeptical, believing that the situation could be a trap rather than a genuine invitation.

Personal Reflection

An opinion was expressed that following signs would have been a more prudent choice.

Arguments Against Visiting

Puddleglum attempted to dissuade the children by stating:
- The travelers' identities were unknown, raising concerns about their safety.
- The situation did not align with Aslan's signs, suggesting it could lead to danger.

Description

Test your knowledge of vocabulary and questions from Chapter 6 of 'The Silver Chair.' This quiz includes definitions of key terms and questions related to the chapter's events. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding!