Chapter 8
Broad (Open-Ended) Questions
1. How does Mr. Beaver explain the prophecy involving the four children, and why is it
important?
2. Why is Edmund's absence significant at the end of the chapter, and what does it reveal
about his character?
3. What role does fear play in the Beavers’ warning about the White Witch?
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the "Deep Magic" that the Beavers mention?
2. According to the Beavers, what will happen when Aslan comes?
3. Why are the children important to Narnia’s future?
4. What do the Beavers plan to do after Edmund disappears?
5. How do the Beavers describe the White Witch's true nature?
6. Where do the Beavers want to take the children for safety?
Multiple Choice Questions (with Answers)
1. What important prophecy do the Beavers share?
A. Aslan will destroy the wardrobe
B. Four thrones must be filled at Cair Paravel
C. The Witch will rule forever
D. Spring will never come
2. What does Mr. Beaver say about the White Witch’s claim to be Queen?
A. It’s legitimate
B. She was chosen by Aslan
C. It’s false and based on lies
D. She defeated Aslan to earn it
3. What is the Deep Magic?
A. A spell used to create Narnia
B. An old law that governs Narnia
C. The source of Aslan’s power
D. The Witch’s strongest curse
4. What is the reaction when the Beavers realize Edmund is missing?
A. They panic
B. They suspect he has betrayed them
C. They think he got lost
D. They wait for him to return
5. Who do the Beavers say has the true power in Narnia?
A. The Dwarfs
B. The White Witch
C. Aslan
D. Father Christmas
6. What happens if the prophecy is fulfilled?
A. The Witch will flee
B. Eternal winter will end
C. The Witch’s power will break
D. All of the above
7. What does Edmund know that makes his disappearance dangerous?
A. The location of Aslan’s camp
B. The Beavers’ hiding spot
C. The wardrobe’s exit
D. The map of Narnia
8. What do the Beavers decide to do after realizing Edmund is gone?
A. Go to the Stone Table to find Aslan
B. Go back to the wardrobe
C. Chase after Edmund
D. Hide in the mountains
9. What do the Beavers warn will happen if the Witch reaches the Stone Table first?
A. She will destroy it
B. She will claim the prophecy is false
C. She will kill the children
D. She will turn Aslan to stone
10. Why do the Beavers trust Aslan to handle the Witch?
A. He has more followers
B. He knows the Deep Magic better
C. He is the true King and has greater power
D. He has a secret weapon
Chapter 9
Broad (Open-Ended) Questions
1. How does Edmund’s journey to the Witch’s house reflect his internal struggle and
growing sense of guilt?
2. What does Edmund’s experience at the Witch’s house reveal about the reality of her
power compared to what she promised him?
3. In what ways does this chapter show the consequences of betrayal?
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Edmund go alone at the beginning of the chapter?
2. What kind of weather does Edmund encounter on his way to the Witch’s house?
3. What does Edmund think about the Queen as he travels?
4. How does Edmund feel when he reaches the Witch’s house?
5. What disturbing sight does Edmund see in the courtyard?
6. Who does Edmund betray by telling the Witch about Aslan’s plans?
Multiple Choice Questions (with Answers)
1. Why does Edmund leave the Beavers’ house?
A. To explore Narnia
B. To go find Aslan
C. To go to the White Witch
D. To gather food
2. What motivates Edmund to go to the Witch?
A. Curiosity
B. Hunger and desire for power
C. Loyalty to his siblings
D. Fear of the Beavers
3. What does Edmund expect when he reaches the Witch’s house?
A. A warm welcome and more Turkish Delight
B. Aslan waiting for him
C. A secret weapon
D. A message from Lucy
4. How does the weather change during Edmund’s journey?
A. It becomes warm and sunny
B. It snows harder and becomes colder
C. It turns to rain
D. The skies clear up
5. What creatures does Edmund see turned to stone?
A. Giants and wolves
B. Lions, fauns, and satyrs
C. Mice and birds
D. Trolls and dwarfs
6. How does Edmund feel when he sees the stone statues?
A. Amused
B. Excited
C. Uneasy and frightened
D. Indifferent
7. What is the mood of the Witch’s courtyard?
A. Joyful
B. Peaceful
C. Silent and creepy
D. Loud and chaotic
8. What is the Witch’s reaction when Edmund arrives?
A. She rewards him
B. She ignores him
C. She scolds him and is angry
D. She prepares a feast
9. What key information does Edmund give to the Witch?
A. Where the wardrobe is
B. The location of the Stone Table
C. Aslan is coming and where the others are going
D. That Lucy is the youngest
10. How does Edmund feel by the end of the chapter?
A. Proud of his decision
B. Regretful and confused
C. Relieved to be with the Witch
D. Angry at his siblings
Chapter 10
Broad (Open-Ended) Questions
1. How does the arrival of Father Christmas symbolize a turning point in Narnia's struggle
against the White Witch?
2. What is the significance of the gifts Father Christmas gives to the children?
3. How does nature reflect the change in Narnia as the Witch’s magic weakens?
Short Answer Questions – with Answers
1. What do the Beavers and the children do at the start of the chapter?
2. Why do they have to hurry on their journey?
3. What happens to the weather as they travel?
4. Who do they meet on their journey?
5. What does Father Christmas give to Lucy?
6. What does the change in weather mean for the White Witch?
Multiple Choice Questions – with Answers
1. Why do the Beavers and children leave in such a rush?
A. They hear wolves approaching
B. The Witch’s sleigh is spotted
C. They want to get to the Stone Table before the Witch
D. The river is flooding
2. What change in the environment do they notice as they travel?
A. The snow gets deeper
B. The sky darkens
C. The snow begins to melt and spring appears
D. The forest catches fire
3. Who do the children meet on the road?
A. A faun
B. A dwarf
C. Father Christmas
D. A lion
4. What does Father Christmas bring?
A. Food and maps
B. Weapons and gifts
C. Magic spells
D. A message from the Witch
5. What gift does Father Christmas give to Peter?
A. A sword and shield
B. A horn and a sword
C. A bow and arrows
D. A magic staff
6. What is the purpose of the gifts given by Father Christmas?
A. To decorate Cair Paravel
B. To help the children in the coming battle
C. To celebrate the Witch’s defeat
D. To help them find the wardrobe
7. How does Father Christmas describe Lucy’s dagger?
A. Only to be used on the Witch
B. For use in great danger only
C. Meant for hunting
D. For decoration
What does Father Christmas give to Susan?
A. A sword and bow
B. A horn and a bow with arrows
C. A map and compass
D. A book of spells
8. What does the appearance of Father Christmas mean?
A. The Witch has gained new power
B. Narnia is lost
C. Aslan is near and the Witch’s magic is weakening
D. A new winter is coming
9. How do the children feel after receiving their gifts?
A. Nervous and afraid
B. Stronger and more hopeful
C. Confused and unsure
D. Sad and guilty