Chapter 1 Vocabulary:
1. air raids- attack by aircraft, especially against a non-military target such as a city
2. row- argument or quarrel; disagreement between two people
3. wireless- a radio set without wires
4. looking-glass- mirror
5. mothballs- small balls containing chemicals to keep moths away
6. queer- strange and unusual
7. inquisitive- eager for knowledge; curious
8. parcels- packages
Chapter 1 Questions:
1. Was Lucy very brave or very foolish to explore Narnia by herself? Why?
2. What would you do if you suddenly found yourself transported to another place?
True or False?
1. The Pevensie children were sent to the professor's home because their parents were killed in an air raid.
2. The children decided to explore the house because the housekeeper was rude to them.
3. When Lucy found herself in Narnia, she was frightened and decided to return to her brothers and sister.
4. It is winter in Narnia when Lucy arrives there.
Chapter 2 Vocabulary:
1. melancholy- gloomy and thoughtful; sad
2. wretched-very unfortunate, miserable, pitiful
3. trickle- to flow or fall by drops
4. sob- to weep (cry) with a quick catch of the breath
Chapter 2 Questions:
1. What does the faun say that makes Lucy realize she is in another world?
2. An allusion is when you refer to a person or event from another story. What allusion can you find in this chapter?
3. What word best describes the way Lucy feels during her visit?
4. Why does the faun decide to let Lucy return home? What helped him make this decision?
Chapter 3 Vocabulary:
1. sneer- a hateful smile
2. jeer- rude teasing, make fun of
3. gilded- covered in gold
4. sledge- a sled-like vehicle sometimes pulled by animals over snow covered ground
5. sulking- to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood
6. hoax- something fake intended to deceive
7. spiteful- full of malice, full of hate, full of ill will
Chapter 3 Questions:
1. How are Lucy's and Edmund's experiences in the wardrobe different?
2. Why don't the other children believe Lucy when she tells them about what she found in the wardrobe?
3. Why didn't Edmund see Lucy when he entered the wardrobe?
4. Describe the Queen of Narnia. What does Edmund think of her?
Chapter 4 Vocabulary:
1. mantle-
2. dreadful- causing great fear
3. courtiers- a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king
4. nobles- persons of noble birth or rank
5. snappish-impatient or irritably sharp
Chapter 4 Questions:
1. How did the Queen treat Edmund at first, and how did her attitude change? Give an example from the book.
2. What did the Queen do to trick Edmund?
3. What type of information did Edmund share with the Queen?
4. Why did the Queen tell Edmund not to tell his brother and sisters about her?
5. How do Edmund and Lucy’s opinions of the Witch differ?
Chapter 5 Vocabulary:
1. sulky- gloomy or dull
2. snigger- to laugh at someone in a disrespectful way
3. naggering- annoying by constant complaints and demands
4. row- a noisy argument
Chapter 5 Questions:
1. What words would you use to describe Edmund?
2. How do the other children react to how Edmund treats Lucy? Why?
3. Why are the children surprised by the professor’s reaction to their concern about
Lucy?
4. Why does the professor say that the other children should believe Lucy?
5. How do all the children end up inside the wardrobe?
Chapter 6 Vocabulary:
1. filthy- very dirty
2. cramped- in a tight place
3. suitable- appropriate
4. alight- to settle after descending
5. fraternize- to associate with in a friendly way
6. larder- pantry
Chapter 6 Questions:
1. When did the children realize Edmund had been in the forest before?
2. Why did the children decide Lucy should be the leader?
3. Describe what the children found when they arrived at Mr. Tumnus’ cave.
4. How can you tell that Edmund had doubts about what the children were doing?
Chapter 7 Vocabulary:
1. whiskered- having whiskers
2. beckon- call to or call over to
3. modest- humble; not proud or boastful about one's self
Chapter 7 Questions:
1. What do the children do when they realize they are lost?
2. Why do the children decide to follow the beaver?
3. How did the children know that the Beaver and Mr. Tumnus were friends?
4. How does each child react when Aslan is mentioned?
5. How did the Beaver feel about the dam? Use evidence from the book for support.
Chapter 8 Vocabulary:
1. peddlers- a person who sells items in the streets or door-to-door
2. longing- persistent desire or craving
3. reign- to rule over as a king or queen
4. prophecy- a prediction of what is to come
5. treacherous- deceptive; not trustworthy
Chapter 8 Questions:
1. What did Mr. Beaver think happened to Mr. Tumnus?
2. Why did Mr. Beaver not want the children to save Mr. Tumnus?
3. What did Mr. Beaver tell the children about Aslan?
4. How do the creatures in Narnia feel about humans?
5. Why did Mr. Beaver tell the children not to search for Edmund?
Chapter 9 Vocabulary:
1. gloating- To feel or express great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction, especially over someone else's misfortune.
2. pillars- A slender, freestanding, vertical support; a column.
3. threshold- An entrance or a doorway
Chapter 9 Questions:
1. Why did Edmund decide to leave the Beavers’ house?
2. Why is Edmund’s trip to the castle so difficult?
3. Describe what Edmund sees when he arrives at the Witch’s house?
4. How did the Witch probably feel when she saw Edmund?
Chapter 10 Vocabulary:
1. abide- to remain; continue; stay
2. solemn- serious; grave; sad
3. quiver- a case for holding arrows
4. steeply- having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.
5. dazzling- deeply impressive; astonishing and delightful
Chapter 10 Questions:
1. What disagreement do Mrs. Beaver and the others have?
2. Why doesn’t Lucy enjoy the journey?
3. Why does the narrator describe Peter’s voice as “pale” on p. 104?
4. What does Father Christmas give the children and why does he say they are
“tools, not toys?”
Chapter 11 Vocabulary:
1. gaiety- cheerfulness
2. vermin- small disgusting animals
3. repulsive- causing disgust
4. satyrs- a make believe creature that has the ears and tail of a horse or goat
Chapter 11 Questions:
1. How is Edmund’s experience different than what he had expected?
2. Why aren’t the wolves able to track the Beavers and the children?
3. Why is Edmund so miserable on the journey?
4. Describe the Queen’s meeting with the fox family, satyrs and the dwarf.
5. What changes does Edmund notice around him?
Chapter 12 Vocabulary:
1. thaw- defrost; to go from frozen to unfrozen
2. salute- to make a bow or other gesture to, as in greeting, farewell, or respect.
3. bugle- a brass wind instrument resembling a cornet and sometimes having keys or valves, used typically for sounding military signals.
Chapter 12 Questions:
1. What adjectives does the narrator use to describe the scene?
2. Why can’t the group continue to follow the river?
3. Why do the children need to go to the Stone Table?
4. Describe Aslan and the creatures around him.
5. Why does Peter have to fight the wolves by himself?
Chapter 13 Vocabulary:
1. halted- stopped; ceased
2. brute- a brutal, insensitive, beast-like person
3. traitor- a person who betrays
4. treachery- deception; violation of trust
5. shrill- high pitched; piercing sound
6. fierce- menacingly wild, savage, or hostile
Chapter 13 Questions:
1. What is the Cair Paravel?
2. What conclusion does Edmund draw about what will happen to him?
3. How is Edmund rescued?
4. How do the Witch and the dwarf escape?
5. What do you think Aslan said to Edmund?
6. Why does the Witch think Edmund belongs to her?
Chapter 14 Vocabulary:
1. pavilion- a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
2. roused- woke up
3. affected- have an effect on; make a difference to
4. siege- a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside
5. farewell- goodbye
Chapter 14 Questions:
1. Why do you think Aslan can’t promise to help the children in the battle?
2. How does Aslan seem different in the night than he did during the day?
3. Describe the scene at the Stone Table.
4. Why doesn’t Aslan fight against the Witch?
5. What would have happened if Aslan had not sacrificed himself?
Chapter 15 Vocabulary:
1. vile- very bad
2. horrid- causing horror, extremely unpleasant
3. incantation- the chanting or speaking of words supposed to have magical power.
4. mount- to get on top of
Chapter 15 Questions:
1. Why were the children in danger?
2. What things did the girls notice when they were trying to untie the lion?
3. How was Aslan able to come back to life?
4. Why do you think the children and Aslan go to the witch’s house?
