Answer Key - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Study Guide - Chapter 1 to 3

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Answer Key for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader study guide, providing vocabulary enrichment and comprehension answers for Chapters 1 to 3. Includes fill-in-the-blank responses using story-based word lists and sentence-writing practice with selected vocabulary terms. Provides direct answers to chapter comprehension questions covering characters, relationships, key events, motivations, and narrative details, with examples such as Eustace’s behavior, the Dawn Treader voyage purpose, and the Lone Islands episodes.

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Pages34

Reading Time1 h 26 min

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Chapter 1: The Picture in the Bedroom

Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (A, B)

Comprehension

Chapter 2: On Board the Dawn Treader

Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (A, B)

Comprehension

Chapter 3: The Lone Islands

Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (A, B)

Answer Key to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Study Guide © 2012 C.S. Lewis Foundation. For more information and other study guides, [please visit](please visit www.cslewis.org)[ ](please visit www.cslewis.org)[www.cslewis.org](please visit www.cslewis.org) Chapter 1: The Picture in the Bedroom Vocabulary Enrichment Activities: A. Fill in the blanks with the words or expressions from the lists above that make the most sense based on the story. 1) Although he was puny, Eustace was a bully. 2) The ship in the picture was listing to her port side. 3) The prow of the ship was shaped like a dragon’s head. 4) It was the briny smell that convinced Lucy she wasn’t dreaming. 5) When he found himself standing on the picture frame, Eustace lost his head and clutched atthe others. 6) A great blue roller swept all three children into the sea. 7) Instead of wine, Eustace wanted Plumptree’s Vitaminised Nerve Food, made with distilled water. 8) Eustace thought Reepicheep was a silly, vulgar, performing animal. 9) Caspian gave Lucy the stern cabin. 10) The Dwarf-made silver lamp in the cabin was exquisite. B. Correctly use each of these words in a sentence: 1) gilded 2) valiant 3) discourteous 4) courtly 5) rummaging © 2012 C.S. Lewis Foundation 2 of 34 Comprehension – Answer the following questions based on Chapter 1. 1) What did Eustace call his parents? Harold and Alberta 2) How were Eustace and the Pevensies related? They were cousins. 3) Why were Edmund and Lucy staying with Eustace and his parents? Because their parents and Susan had gone to America for the summer. 4) What was special about Edmund and Lucy’s secret country? It was actually real. 5) What was Edmund’s question as he and Lucy were looking at the picture? Whether it doesn’t make things worse looking at a Narnian ship when you can’t get there. 6) What caused all three children to stare open-mouthed? The water looked as if it were really wet, and the waves as if they were really moving. 7) Who dove into the water to help the children? Caspian 8) Who is Reepicheep? The chief of the Talking Mice of Narnia 9) What had Lucy always longed to do with Reepicheep, and why didn’t she? To pick him up and cuddle him – it would have offended him greatly. 10) How did Lucy feel at the end of the chapter? Quite sure that they were in for a lovely time. © 2012 C.S. Lewis Foundation 3 of 34 Chapter 2: On Board the Dawn Treader Vocabulary Enrichment Activities: A. Fill in the blanks with the words or expressions from the lists above that make the most sense based on the story. 1) The Pevensies had last been in Narnia at the time of Caspian’s coronation. 2) The purpose of Caspian’s voyage was to avenge his father’s friends. 3) Reepicheep’s stature is quite a bit smaller than his spirit. 4) Lucy gave Eustace some of her cordial to help him get over his seasickness. 5) Caspian had begun to renew navigation in Narnia. 6) Although the Dawn Treader was the finest ship Caspian had built, Eustace thought it was a primitive boat. 7) Trumpkin was serving as regent while Caspian was at sea. 8) Provisions were stored in a pit going down to the keel of the ship. 9) Rhince was on duty at the tiller, guiding the boat. 10) Eustace, who was a pacifist, refused to fight Reepicheep. B. Correctly use each of these words/expressions in a sentence: 1) buttering up 2) usurping 3) partition 4) corporal punishment 5) scrounge © 2012 C.S. Lewis Foundation 4 of 34 Comprehension – Answer the following questions based on Chapter 2. 1) Who is the captain of the Dawn Treader? Lord Drinian 2) How long has it been since Edmund and Lucy were in Narnia last (in their time and in Narnian time)? One year of their time, three years of Narnian time. 3) Why had Caspian’s uncle sent his father’s friends away? Because they might have taken his (Caspian’s part. 4) What is Reepicheep’s hope for

FAQs

What kinds of activities does the answer key include for Chapter 1?

It provides vocabulary enrichment answers, including fill-in-the-blanks and correct sentence usage, followed by direct comprehension answers for the chapter’s questions.

What is the purpose of Caspian’s voyage as stated in Chapter 2 comprehension answers?

The purpose is to avenge his father’s friends.

What does Chapter 3’s section focus on besides vocabulary?

It continues with vocabulary enrichment activities using story-based word lists and includes answer content tied to the Lone Islands episode.

Oct 1, 2026

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