C.S.

Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________

CHAPTER EIGHT: Plot Comprehension - Review Questions Ms. Brown Grade 6

Chapter eight
“What happened
after dinner”
DIRECTIONS: After reading Chapter Eight, “What Happened
after Dinner,” answer the following questions to reinforce
your understanding of the plotline. Responses should be
written in a modified I.C.E. format that includes only the first
two sections: “Introduce Your Idea” and “Cite Text
Evidence.” Be sure to restate the question and use a DIRECT
QUOTE from the novel as your text evidence (with a page
number). Responses should be more than one (1) sentence
in length. Be sure to answer all parts of the question.
Answers should be written on a separate sheet of paper.

:
1. What had happened to Mr. Tumnus?
2. Why did Peter believe they had to try to help the faun?
3. Who is Aslan?
4. What did Mrs. Beaver say about anyone who could appear before Aslan and not be nervous?
5. Where were the children supposed to meet Aslan?
6. When was Edmund’s absence noticed?
7. Why did Mr. Beaver say there was no point in looking for him?
8. What did Mrs. Beaver say was the only chance of saving either Edmund or the other children?

:
1. Do you agree with Peter’s feeling that the children should try to help Mr. Tumnus? Why or why not?
2. What do you think the statement that Aslan isn’t safe, but good means?

HOW DOES CHARACTER DIALOGUE REINFORCE THE BRITISH SETTING?

British Word/Phrase Meaning
strategem strategy, plan OVERVIEW: Throughout the
novel, Lewis subtlety reminds us
pedlars people who sell door to door
of Peter, Susan, Edmund, and
simple foolish Lucy’s English upbringing and
“time out of mind” “as long as anyone can remember” origins by integrating words and
“pay attention and remember expressions unique to British
“mark my words” conversation into their dialogue.
what I say”