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The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 1: Lucy Looks into a Wardrobe

Vocabulary: Define the following words, and find them in context. Provide a page number for each.

Air raids-- attacks by aircraft, especially on civilian targets

Blue-bottle-- an insect with a blue body

Chap

Faun

Inquisitive

Looking-glass

Mothballs-- small balls containing chemicals to keep moths away from clothing in storage

Muffler

Ought

Parcels

Queer

Row-- a fight or argument; a quarrel

Splendid

stagWardrobe-- a large piece of furniture, like a free-standing closet, for hanging clothes

Wireless-- a radio without wires or cords

“Fallen on our feet”-- had good luck“Come off it”-- stop it“Ten to one”-- chances are good

Comprehension: Answer the following in complete sentences, using QUOTES to support your answers.

1. What is the setting?

2) Give a description of a personality trait of each child that you can see from this chapter. Use evidence to support your claims.

3) What were the clues that led Lucy to realize something was strange about the wardrobe?

Discussion: As you discuss the chapter, be sure to talk about this topic with your group:Was Lucy’s decision to enter the woods foolish, brave, safe, unexpected, etc.? Discuss what you think and why.

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 2: What Lucy Found There

Vocabulary: Define the following words and find each in context. Provide a page number for each.

Melancholy

Aside

Tongs

Dryads

Nymphs

Silenus

Bacchus

Jollification

Comprehension: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use QUOTES to support your answers.

1. Allusion is a technique used by an author whereby he refers to another work by mentioning characters, settings, or main parts of the story. What does Mr. Tumnus mean when he uses the terms “Daughter of Eve” and “Son of Adam?” To what other written work is the author referring?

2) Why does Mr. Tumnus start crying when Lucy is ready to leave? What does he reveal to her?

3) Often, a character in a story falls into a familiar description that is seen in many other stories. This is called a trope. The trope that Mr. Tumnus falls into is that of the soft-hearted minion. Read the following excerpt from “Little Snow White” and compare the character of the huntsman to Mr. Tumnus. Write a paragraph explaining their similarities and how they each represent the soft-hearted minion trope.

“Little Snow-White” by Jacob & Wilhelm GrimmOnce upon a time in midwinter, when the snowflakes were falling like feathers from heaven, a queen sat sewing at her window, which had a frame of black ebony wood. As she sewed she looked up at the snow and pricked her finger with her needle. Three drops of blood fell into the snow. The red on the white looked so beautiful that she thought to herself, "If only I had a child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as the wood in this frame."Soon afterward she had a little daughter who was as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as ebony wood, and therefore they called her Little Snow-White. And as soon as the child was born, the queen died.A year later the king took himself another wife. She was a beautiful woman, but she was proud and arrogant, and she could not stand it if anyone might surpass her in beauty. She had a magic mirror. Every morning she stood before it, looked at herself, and said:Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Who in this land is fairest of all?To this the mirror answered:You, my queen, are fairest of all.Then she was satisfied, for she knew that the mirror spoke the truth.Snow-White grew up and became ever more beautiful. When she was seven years old she was as beautiful as the light of day, even more beautiful than the queen herself.One day when the queen asked her mirror:Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Who in this land is fairest of all?It answered:You, my queen, are fair; it is true. But Snow-White is a thousand times fairer than you.The queen took fright and turned yellow and green with envy. From that hour on whenever she looked at Snow-White her heart turned over inside her body, so great was her hatred for the girl. The envy and pride grew ever greater, like a weed in her heart, until she had no peace day and night.Then she summoned a huntsman and said to him, "Take Snow-White out into the woods. I never want to see her again. Kill her, and as proof that she is dead bring her lungs and her liver back to me."The huntsman obeyed and took Snow-White into the woods. He took out his hunting knife and was about to stab it into her innocent heart when she began to cry, saying, "Oh, dear huntsman, let me live. I will run into the wild woods and never come back."Because she was so beautiful the huntsman took pity on her, and he said, "Run away, you poor child."He thought, "The wild animals will soon devour you anyway," but still it was as if a stone had fallen from his heart, for he would not have to kill her.Just then a young boar came running by. He killed it, cut out its lungs and liver, and took them back to the queen as proof of Snow-White's death. The cook had to boil them with salt, and the wicked woman ate them, supposing that she had eaten Snow-White's lungs and liver.The poor child was now all alone in the great forest, and she was so afraid that she just looked at all the leaves on the trees and did not know what to do. Then she began to run. She ran over sharp stones and through thorns, and wild animals jumped at her, but they did her no harm. She ran as far as her feet could carry her, and just as evening was about to fall she saw a little house and went inside in order to rest.

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 3: Edmund and the Wardrobe


Rapped his knuckes-- knocked

hoax

“Taken us in”-- tricked us

spiteful

wretched

grope

“Of its own accord”-- by itself

“Make it Pax”-- make peace; let it go

sulk

sledge

stern

Comprehension: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use QUOTES to support your answers.

1. The author suggests that it would have been easier for Lucy to just tell her siblings she made up the story, so they could all get along again. Why does she choose not to do this?

2) For the third time, the author repeats the idea that closing oneself inside a wardrobe is not a good idea. Why does he repeat this so often? What purpose could it have for the story?

3) Describe the woman Edmund meets in Narnia. What does she call herself? What role do you think she will play in the story?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 4:Turkish Delight


dominion

mantle

presently-- at the moment; at that time

inquisitive


1. When Edmund meets the Queen, she is very harsh at first. What makes her change her attitude toward Edmund?

2) Though Edmund does not know the Queen, he divulges much information about himself and his brother and sisters, and he even wants to go to her house with her. Why does he do this, even though it seems dangerous to us?

3) What seems suspicious about the Queen’s request that Edmund bring his siblings to meet her?

4) Compare the impression Edmund has of the Queen with that held by Lucy and the animals (they refer to her as The White Witch).

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 5: Back on This Side of the Door

Chapter 6: Into the ForestChapter 7: A Day with the Beavers


jeer (45)

“at their disposal” (47)-- available for what they need

regard (47)

camphor (54)-- a white, crystal substance with a strong smell (similar to mothballs)

sensible (53,55)

briskly (57)

crockery (57)-- plates, dishes, etc., made of clay or china

occupant (58)-- one who lives in (occupies) a place

premises (58)

treason (58)

fraternize (58)

larder (60)-- a large room or cupboard for storing food

thoroughly (61)-- completely

beckon (65)

earnestly (65)

hoarse (65)

bough (65) -- the thick lower branch of a tree

“got wind of” (67)-- heard about

modest (69)

trifle (69)-- a small, unimportant thing

spade (73)-- a long-handled shovel

trowel (73)-- a short shovel

mortar (73)

contentment (75)


1. In chapter 5, Peter and Susan are surprised at the Professor’s reaction when they tell him what Lucy has been saying about Narnia. Explain why. Be sure to quote what the Professor says are the three possibilities.

2) Why do all four children end up in the wardrobe at the end of chapter 5? What do you think will happen?

3) What did Edmund say that made the others realize he had indeed been to Narnia before? How did Peter seem to feel when he learned this?

4) What do the children learn when they get to Mr. Tumnus’ home? Why do they decide to try to help him?

5) Compare the feeling each of the children gets upon the mention of Aslan in chapter 7. What does this lead you to predict about each child’s involvement in the journey later in the story?

6) When she meets the children, Mrs. Beaver says, “So, you’ve come at last! At last! To think that ever I should live to see this day!” What does this imply?

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Chapter 8- “What Happened After Dinner”


stratagem (78)

peddler (78)

“Time out of mind” (82)-- since before anyone can remember

prophecy (82)

attending (82)-- paying attention

despair (83)

treacherous (85)

decoy (86)

Jinn (81)


1)What is Cair Paravel?

2)Why does the witch want to get all four siblings together? How does this relate to the prophecy?

3) Who is Aslan? What role is he expected to play in the fight against the witch?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 9-- “In the Witch’s House”


spire (92)

turret (92)

venture (93)

mere (94)

gloating (96)

lithe (96)

bristling (98)


1) Evaluate Edmund’s decision to go to the witch’s house and tell her about the arrival of his siblings. Does he believe he is doing the right or wrong thing? Why? What do you believe? Why?

2) At the end of the chapter, the witch tells her servant to get her sled ready, but to “‘use the harness without the bells’” (99). Explain why she requests this. What do you predict she is going to do?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 10: The Spell Begins to Break


Abide (102)

plaguey (104) awful (British slang)

solemn (107)

sluice-gate (108) a lock gate, especially to stop water in a canal

quiver (noun) (108)

cordial (noun) (109)

grave (adj) (109)


1. In what ways can the characters tell that the White Witch’s power is decreasing?

2) Who do the children meet along their journey with the beavers? Why is this so unexpected in Narnia?

3) What gifts are given to Peter, Susan, and Lucy? What predictions can you make based on these gifts?

Discussion: What do you think about the children being involved in a battle? Do they seem too young? What would you do in their place?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 11: Aslan is Nearer


repulsive (111)

sulkily (112)

gaiety (115)

vermin (115)

gluttony (115)

indulgence (115)

earnest (119)

glade (120)

alighting (122)

quarrel (122)


1. How does the White Witch/Queen show her true colors during Edmund’s visit this time?

2) Edmund has a realization while on the journey with the Witch. What does he realize? Do you think this is an epiphany? Why or why not?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 12: Peter’s First Battle


thrush (123)

thicket (123)

scheme (124)

grim (125)

rampant (125)

standard (126)-- a staff or scepter (as used here)

hastily (128)

velveted (describing a paw, page 129)-- having the claws retracted or pulled in, so the paw feels soft


1. Within his description of Aslan, the author writes, “People who have not been in Narnia sometimes think that a thing cannot be good and terrible at the same time” (126). Explain what you think he means in describing Aslan as both good and terrible at the same time. In our world, what could be described this way?

2) What meaning does Cair Paravel hold for Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy? Predict how it will play a role in their future.

3) When Peter hears Susan’s horn, what does he realize? Why is he the one who has to fight? What is the outcome?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 13: Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time


halt (134)

fulfill (135)

prophecy (135)

scornfully (135)

summon (135)

brute (136)

crave (139)

conduct (140)- passage, ability to travel

treachery (142)

forfeit (142)

perish (142)

renounce (144)


1) What does the Witch intend to do with Edmund? How can you tell?

2) What do you think the conversation between Edmund and Aslan entailed? What changed in Edmund as a result?

3) Why does the Witch give up her claim to Edmund? What do you think the promise is?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 14: The Triumph of the Witch


Siege (146)

Assault (146)

Ford (146)

Rouse (146)

Dismay (151)

Surge (153)

Shorn (153)

Enrage (154)

Rabble (154)

Whet (154)

Pact (155)

Appease (155)


1. The specificity with which Aslan helps Peter outline plans for the battle imply what?

2. Describe how Aslan’s demeanor sets the mood for the scene in which they reach the Fords of Beruna.

3. What is surprising to Lucy and Susan about the way Aslan acts when the Witch’s army take hold of him at the Stone Table?

4. How can the reader tell that the witch does not intend to keep her end of the deal she made with Aslan?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 15: Deeper Magic from Before the Dawn of Time


Vermin (156)

Skirling (156)

Vile (156)

To and fro (161)

Incantation (163)

Lashing (163)

Romp (164)

Heave (164)

Battlement (166)


1. What were the mice doing as they crawled over Aslan’s body?

2. Lucy and Susan hear a loud noise as they are turned away from Aslan’s body. When they turn back, what do they see?

3. How was it made possible for Aslan to come back from the dead?

4. Compare the story of Aslan to the story of Jesus from the Christian Bible. What similarities can you see in these characters?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 16: What Happened About the Statues


Plumage (168)

Braying (169)

Conceal (171)

Liberate (171)

Interior (171)

Ransack (171)

Saccharine (173)

Foe (177)

Din (177)


1. How are the creatures that the witch had turned to stone set free?

2. How does the army of liberated creatures get out of the castle?

3) What do you predict will be the result of the battle? Why do you think this?

The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeChapter 17: The Hunting of the White Stag


Stern (178)

Solemn (181)

Revelry (182)

Venture (183)

Remnants (183)

Reign (183)

Alliance (183)

Just (adj) (184)

Valiant (184)

Alight (184)

Quarry (185)

Pillar (185)

Foreboding (186)


1. Peter claims Edmund is the reason they were able to defeat the Witch. Explain why.

2. How does Lucy’s gift from Father Christmas become so important in this chapter?

3. Explain the change in Edmund’s character.

4. Give the names that the citizens of Narnia call each king and queen, and explain why each adjective is chosen for each character.

5. While on the hunt for the White Stag, what do the kings and queens come across that seems vaguely familiar to them? What do you know about this already?

6. How can you tell that the Professor has had adventures in Narnia?

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