Narnia Vocabulary Chapter 12 – Peter’s First Battle
Definition
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thickets |
a dense or tangled growth of trees or bushes |
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blister |
painful swelling just under the skin |
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moss |
spreading green, non-flowering plant that grows in moist shady places |
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pavilion |
large tent or other temporary building used for shelter or entertainment |
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grim |
A forbidding or stern appearance |
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tent pegs |
small pieces of metal, plastic or wood used to secure a tent |
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ivory |
dentine; a hard cream-colored substance that forms the tusks of animals such as elephants |
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awkward |
shy; uncomfortable; embarrassed |
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fidgets |
uneasy, restless, nervous movements |
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rampant |
standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile |
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bared |
exposed; uncovered |
Narnian Expressions
“Let the prince win his spurs!” – Said by Aslan as the first battle begins; the spurs are symbolic of the right to control or lead.
“Sir Peter Wolf’s-Bane” – The name Peter is given by Aslan after killing the wolf
A. Read the following sentences and then fill in the blanks with the missing words. Use the context of the sentence to determine the correct answer.
1) When Susan was walking through the woods, her ankle began to hurt and she wasn’t surprised to see a _____________________ forming.
2) As the children walked through green __________________ it was obvious that that winter was giving way to spring.
3) When the children first saw the Stone Table in the middle of the open glade, they were surprised that it was simply a _________________ piece of stone but were aware that it must have special significance.
4) The pavilion sparkled in the sun and the banner with the picture of the ________________ lion dominated the scene.
5) At first the children felt shy and _______________________ and were afraid to approach Aslan, but when they greeted him their __________________ died quickly, and they were happy to stand quietly and wait for him to address them.
B. Comprehension – Based on what has happened in the story so far, complete the first part of each sentence below with the part you feel best completes the meaning of the sentence from the choices given below. WRITE the second part of the sentence in the space provided.
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he felt he might be sick. |
he was just able to plunge his knife into its heart. |
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something had gone badly wrong with the Witch’s schemes. |
they couldn’t look at him. |
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Aslan knights him. |
he felt it looked like a great star resting on the seashore. |
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to save Edmund. |
that he looked sad as well. |
1) Aslan sent the centaurs and other creatures…________________________________ .
2) Because of the thaw, the children realized…________________________________ .
3) When the children first glimpsed Aslan they found… __________________________
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4) The children could tell that, though Aslan looked at peace, … ___________________
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5) After Peter kills the wolf... ______________________________________________ .
6) When Peter first glimpsed Cair Paravel…___________________________________
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7) When Peter saw Susan being attacked by a wolf... ____________________________
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8) Peter was unable to think at all; in fact…____________________________________
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