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Holiday Reading Assignment
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
By C.S. Lewis
Name: Task 1
Write a chapter summary for EACH chapter of the book. (2 -3 paragraphs)
Chapter One: Four children were sent away from London during the war because of air-raids. They went to an old Professor’s house in the heart of the country. We were informed of the four children’s basic information.
They wanted to go out, but the rain came. When they were walking in the house, they found a wardrobe with a lot of coats in it in an old room. Lucy went into the wardrobe while the others went away. Lucy found branches and lights in it and felt strange. A Faun greeted her.
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Chapter Two: Lucy talked with the Faun and the Faun asked her if she was a daughter of Eve. When they were talking, Lucy learnt that it was Narnia that she was standing in, and it was a completely strange world.
Lucy went to the Faun’s home, following the Faun. They had tea together and talked together. The Faun’s name was Tumnus. Mr. Tumnus told Lucy about the White Witch, who was bad. Then Lucy went back to the real world.
Chapter Three: Lucy went back and told the others about Narnia, but the others didn’t believe it. Lucy also found that no time passed in the real world while she seemed to spend a lot of time in Narnia.
As the others don’t believe Lucy, she tried to explain, but failed. The next day, when they were playing Hide & Seek, Edmund went to the Narnia together with Lucy. But they got lost there. In Narnia, he met the White Witch, the Queen of Narnia.
Chapter Four: As Edmund and the White Witch were talking, the White Witch recognized that Edmund was a son of Adam. She brought some hot drinks for Edmund,
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which Edmund had never tasted before, and some Turkish Delight for Edmund to eat, which was Edmund’s favorite food.
But as an exchange, the White Witch asked Edmund to bring his brother & sisters together. To her joy, he accepted, in order to exchange more Turkish Delight. When Edmund wanted to go back, he met Lucy and went back together.
Chapter Five: Lucy told Susan and Peter their adventure in Narnia, but Edmund told a lie, for he didn’t want his brother & sisters to enjoy the delicious food and to be the King of Narnia as the White Witch promised.
It was unpleasant for both Lucy and Edmund. Lucy was disappointed and Edmund felt that his plan didn’t make sense. To their confusion, Susan and Peter went to ask the Professor what to do. The Professor suggested them to go with Lucy.
When Mrs. Macready was holding a party, they had a chance to go into the wardrobe. They went to Narnia accidentally.
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Chapter Six: After they went into Narnia, Susan and Peter recognized that they were wrong. Narnia did exist. They apologized to Lucy and went to see Mr. Tumnus with Lucy. To Lucy’s surprise, Mr. Tumnus’ cave was broken and he was no longer there.
After reading the letter, Lucy realized that Mr. Tumnus was taken away by the White Witch. Lucy wanted to rescue Mr. Tumnus, for he was arrested because of her. As Edmund was on the Witch’s side, he refused, but Peter and Susan agreed with Lucy. They were guided by a robin and went into the forest.
Chapter Seven: The robin led them to Mr. Beaver. The Beaver told them that some of the trees were on the Witch’s side, so they needed to be quiet.
When they finally reached the Beavers’, they met Mrs. Beaver. They had a nice meal together.
Chapter Eight: After the dinner, the Beaver told them about Aslan, the King of Narnia. They learnt that Mr. Tumnus was arrested by the Witch, and only Aslan could save him.
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When they were listening to this, Edmund left. When they found the disappearance of Edmund, they found it no use to search for him, for he betrayed them. So Mr. Beaver decided to go to meet Aslan at once.
Chapter Nine: Edmund had gone when they were talking about the Epics about Aslan, for he wanted Turkish Delight and to be the King of Narnia. But soon after he left, he found there was snow around him, everywhere. He regretted, but there was no chance of going back, so he still had to go.
He finally went to the Witch’s house. He found a lot of Statues there and felt a little afraid. Before he went into the Witch’s room, he was rejected by a wolf, and the wolf went to the Witch for admission.
Edmund told the Witch about his brother & sisters’ project. And the Witch decided to leave at once.
Chapter Ten: As the Beavers and three children have to go at once after they know that Edmund betrayed them, Mrs. Beaver wanted to take everything. But it cost a lot of time and they couldn’t wait for so long.
They went out soon. When they heard something strange, they hid, and Mr.
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Beaver went out to see what happened. To his surprise, he found it was Christmas. And Father Christmas gave them presents which could help them. They had a rest, and then went on.
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Chapter Eleven: After Edmund went to the Witch, he found that the Witch was not good to him as she guaranteed. They set out soon and met squirrels enjoying the things Father Christmas gave them. The Witch was annoyed and turned them into statues.
At the half way, the snow was completely melted, so the sledge cannot go on any more. They had to start walking. Edmund was forced to walk at a high speed which he couldn’t bear any more, but he had to do that. On the way, he found the environment around was turning into spring.
Chapter Twelve: After the children got up, they found everything around them was turning into spring. They enjoyed the nice view very much. But they still had to go to meet Aslan.
When they met Aslan, they felt astonished, for Aslan looked so strong and powerful. They talked to Aslan about what the Witch had done, and then Aslan ministered them.
When they saw the wolf of the Witch’s, Peter used his sword to kill him.
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Chapter Thirteen: As the Witch learnt from another wolf that the wolf was killed, she knew that they had reached the Stone Table and started chatting with Aslan. Because of this, she prepared the victims and was going to attack Aslan.
During the night, Aslan rescued Edmund from the Witch, and the four children were together then. They saw Aslan and the Witch talking, and they walked away soon, still walking together.
Chapter Fourteen: After a meal, Aslan went out alone, without taking anything. He was going to fight the battle his own. But Lucy and Susan were not reassured with him, so they went together quietly after him.
When a whisper “the fool” was said, all the Witch’s helpers went out and attacked him. But to the girls’ surprise, the Lion made no resistance at all, just being attacked.
Chapter Fifteen: When the girls opened their eyes, the Lion, or the Great Cat, lay dead. The girls felt frightened and depressed. They cried around the Lion, but he was already dead, it was no use.
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But soon, the miracle took place. Aslan’s voice was behind them, and he was reborn. The girls sat on Aslan’s back and had a long journey. The deeper magic from before the dawn of time was true and it made Aslan be back.
Chapter Sixteen: Aslan went into the Witch’s house and made the statues alive. And the statues went together into the Witch’s and had a battle with her as well as her assistants. Finally, the children won.
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Chapter Seventeen: As lots of the children’s fellows were injured in the battle, Susan used her special medicine the Father Christmas gave her. And after the battle, Narnia became a peaceful place, and the four children became the Kings and Queens of Narnia.
They all became handsome gentlemen and nice ladies. As the Aslan left, they realized they should go back into the real world. That’s the end of the story.
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Task 2
As you read the book answer the following questions and write your answers. Don’t forget to give specific reasons for your answers and to write the page number of the quote(s) you use to support your answers.
Lewis, C.S, The Tales of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Vol 1 (Harper Collins) Year 1998.
Citing quotes – either by paraphrasing or by direct quote from the text – short quotes (up to 10 lines can be tabbed or indented into your work – for longer quotes, add directly into you paragraph and paraphrase or analyse. Add page numbers in brackets at the end of the sentence – Don’t forget to use speech quotations.
1. What is the name of the Professor with whom the children are staying at the beginning of the novel?
Answer: The name of the Professor wasn’t told in the story. He was called the Professor all along.
Pages:“As soon as they had said goodnight to the Professor and gone
upstairs on the first night, the boys came into the girls’ room and they all talked it
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over. (Pp.11-12)
2. What type of person does he seem to be at the start of the story? Be specific in your answer.
Answer: He was kind and he trusted all the persons.
Reason: He respected what Lucy said and asked the elder children to believe her. And he wasn’t angry with what the children had done in his house.
3. Describe the character traits of each of the Pevensie children. Describe their relationship with one another eg how do they get along with each other?
Answer: Peter – He was the eldest of all and he was also the leader of the team.
Susan – She was a careful girl and she helped a lot to the final victory.
Edmund – He was a little naughty and, though he betrayed them, he apologized and realized his fault.
Lucy – She was a clever girl and she was friendly to others.
Reason: Peter decided everything because he was the eldest, and he was always right. Susan helped Peter to make decisions. Edmund betrayed the other children just for eating delicious Turkish Light and to be the so-called Prince.
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Lucy made up her mind to rescue Mr. Tumnus when she found that the Faun was taken away by the Witch.
4. Which of the Pevensie children is the first to discover the world of Narnia? Why do you think the author chose him/her to be the first one to discover Narnia?
Answer: Lucy. As she was the youngest, the elders may not believe her, so the author chose her to be the first one to discover Narnia.
5. Who and what is the first person or creature that Lucy meets in Narnia? Describe what this creature looks like using evidence from the text.
Answer: Mr. Tumnus. “He was only a little taller than Lucy herself and he carried over his head an umbrella, white with snow. From the waist upwards he was like a man, but his legs were shaped like a goat’s (the hair on them was glossy black) and instead of feet he had goat’s hoofs. He also had a tail, but Lucy didn’t notice this at first because it was neatly caught up over the arm that held the umbrella so as to … And when he saw Lucy he gave such a start of surprise that he dropped all his parcels.”
6. What magical food does the White Witch give to Edmund at their first meeting?
Answer: A sweet, foamy and creamy hot drink and delicious Turkish Delight.
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Pages: “But the moment it touched … and it warmed him right down to his
toes.” & “Turkish Delight, please, your Majesty. … He was quite warm now, and very comfortable.” (Pp. 43-44)
7. Why do you think Edmund decided to help the White Witch?
Answer: Because the Turkish Delight was so delicious and the Witch promised him to be the Prince if he helped her.
Pages: “Because, if you did come again … Some day, when you bring the
others to visit me.” (Pp. 45-46)
8. How do all the children end up in Narnia together?
Answer: They became the Kings and Queens of Narnia. Pages: “That evening after tea … Long Live Queen Lucy!” (P. 189)
9. What marks the border between Narnia and the outside world? Why do you think the author uses this particular thing as a border marking?
Answer: The time difference. If they also spent lots of time in Narnia as in the real world, others would look for them.
10. What magical power is the White Witch best known for?
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Answer: Turn creatures into statues.
Pages: “But even while he was shouting she had waved her wand and
instantly where the merry party had been there were only statues of creatures.” (P. 124)
11. The Witch tells Edmund to return to Narnia on what condition?
Answer: Take his brother and sisters with him.
Pages: “But remember – you must bring the others with you. I might have to
be very angry with you if you came alone.” (P. 47)
12. What creature first leads all of the children through the woods? Why does this creature help the children?
Answer: A Beaver. Because Mr. Tumnus was arrested and the Beaver was told to led them to save him.
Pages: “Are you Sons of Adam … the one I gave to poor Mr. Tumnus.” (Pp.
74-75)
13. What is Mrs. Beaver's first name?
Answer: It wasn’t mentioned in the book.
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14. Where do the children agree to meet Aslan?
Answer: At the Stone Table.
15. Who is first to address (speak to) Aslan?
Answer: Peter. Pages: “Then at last Peter realized it was up to him.” (P. 196)
16. Why is Aslan so important to the land of Narnia?
Answer: Because he is the King. He could make the winter end and let the spring come. And he could help people.
17. Describe some of the other creatures that live in Narnia.
Answer: Giant Rumblebuffin – The Giant was good-tempered and had big strength.
Squirrels – They weren’t mentioned in the story too much, only once. They became the statues as they told the Witch that the Father Christmas had came and they were enjoying.
Wolves – They were the Witch’s servants.
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Dwarves – They were also the Witch’s servants.
18. Who is Maugrim?
Answer: It was the Witch’s servants, Chief of the Witch’s Secret Police.
Pages: “Edmund stood and waited … or else not so fortunate.” (P. 105)
19. What Christmas presents does Father Christmas give to each of the children?
Answer: Peter – a shield and a sword
Susan – a horn that will call others to help thwm
Lucy – a little bottle that can cure injuries
Pages: “These are your presents … For you also are not to be in the battle.” (Pp. 116-117)
20. Why do you think the children receive the particular gifts that they are given? Be specific in your answer.
Answer: Peter – The presents made him brave and let him to kill the enemies.
Susan – The present made her a nice helper as she could ask for help at any
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time.
Lucy – The present could let her to cure others at any time, which helped them to win.
21. What happens when Aslan arrives in Narnia?
Answer: Father Christmas came. Everything turned from winter into spring.
Pages: “It was a sledge … This is Aslan’s doing.” (Pp. 114-130)
22. What is Cair Paravel?
Answer: The capital of the whole country.
Pages: “Down at Cair Paravel … Your lives woluldnt be worth a shake of my
whiskers!” (P. 89)
23. What bargain does Aslan make with the White Witch?
Answer: Aslan traded his own life for Edmund.
Pages: “Edmund shook hands with each of the others … The Great Cat, lies
dead.” (Pp. 147-164)
24. Who is the Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea?
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Answer: He is the father of Narnia who made the deep magic.
Pages: “You at least know the Magic which the Emperor put into Narnia at
very beginning.” (P.150)
25. Where is Aslan killed?
Answer: At the Stone Table.
Pages: “A great crowd of people were standing all around the Stone Table.”
(P. 158)
26. Why does Aslan allow himself to be killed?
Answer: Because he wanted to rescue Peter and he knew the deeper magic as well.
27. Which of the following is NOT a creature freed from stone by Aslan near
the end of the novel? (I sorry I have no choices to choose) 28. With what weapon is the Queen attacking Peter when Aslan's army arrives on the scene?
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Answer: A rapier carved from diamond
29. What happens to the Witch at the end of the novel?
Answer: She was killed by Aslan.
Pages: “The Lion and Witch had rolled over together but with the Witch
underneath.” (P.185)
30. Why are the children made kings and queens and why do you think they each get the title they are given?
Answer: Because they did a lot to the creatures and helped Aslan made Narnia a peaceful world.
31. What happens when the kings and queens return to England?
Answer: They became normal children.
Pages: “And the next moment … so the children weren’t caught.” (P. 195)
32. Has the children’s relationship with each other changed by the end of story? If so, why and how has it changed?
Answer: No, they hasn’t.
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33. In what ways have each of the children changed by the end of the story?
Answers: Their looks changed, so do a lot of other things.
Pages: “Odd things they say – even their looks – will let the secret out.” (P.
197)
34. Is there amoral or lesson to this story? If so, what do you think it is?
Answers: We should help others as much as we can.
Task 3
Answer the following questions (write 3 – 4 paragraphs)
1. Describe the setting in the real world and describe the setting in the world of Narnia. Note if there are any similarities between the two worlds.
The house was in countryside, with a good natural environment around. There were woods around and all kinds of rabbits. The house was very secret and quiet, with only the Professor and the servants in it.
When going through the wardrobe into Narnia, it was a forest, with a
lamppost. And all kinds of creatures lived there quietly. The Witch was in charge for Narnia, and she made Narnia always winter but no Christmas.
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The similarities between the settings two world is, there was a forest around, and the environment was pretty nice. There were also lots of varieties of creatures.
2. What obstacles do the children have to overcome throughout the story? List them in the order that they occur (happen).
Mr. Tumnus was caught and they had to rescue him, but the weather was extremely cold.
Edmund betrayed them, so they had to go to Aslan’s as quick as possible.
Peter had to fight with the wolf.
Aslan died to rescue Peter.
Peter had to fight with troops against enemies without Aslan.
3. How do they overcome each of these obstacles eg what do they do and who helps them?
1) They went with a robin then the Beaver, he took them to the Aslan’s and offered them dinner.
2) Father Christmas gave them presents to help them win the battle.
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3) Aslan traded his own life for Peter.
4)Aslan turned the statues into living creatures and they helped Peter a lot.
4. Does the situation in Narnia relate to the events that are happening in the real world? Explain how.
Yes. There were wars and air-raids in London. And the writer wrote this story also for wishing that the UK would won the war.
5. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each of the Pevensie children. How do they overcome their weaknesses by the end of the story?
Peter – He wasn’t brave enough. Though he fought with all kinds of enemies, when he had to fought with the wolf at first time, he was still a little nervous, but he tried and succeeded.
Susan – She was a little hesitating. When other creatures need help, she hesitated to stand out to help them, but at last she overcame her weakness and helped others.
Edmund – He was a little greedy, and because of this, he betrayed the others. But after he learnt that the Witch was using him and after Aslan rescued him, he apologized to the others and fought with the enemies.
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Lucy – She seemed to have no weakness in the story, but I think that she thought about Mr. Tumnus too much so that she cared about others less. So she didn’t got her due responsibilities in the battles.
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