The Magician's Nephew Reading Comprehension Questions
by C. S. Lewis
Part of the The Chronicles of Narnia series · Book 6 of 7
Book Summary
The Magician's Nephew tells the story of how two children, Digory and Polly, discover a magical way to travel between worlds. They accidentally awaken the evil Queen Jadis from a dead world called Charn and bring her to London. Through more magic, they, along with a cab driver and his horse, are transported to a new, empty world where they witness Aslan the Lion sing Narnia into existence. Digory is given an important task to protect Narnia from evil, learning valuable lessons about choices and responsibility along the way.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Magician's Nephew.
1.What did Digory and Polly find when they explored the attic that connected their houses?
2.Who tricked Polly into touching a magic ring, which made her disappear?
3.What did Aslan do to create the world of Narnia?
4.Why do you think Uncle Andrew didn't want Digory and Polly to go into his study?
5.Why was the Wood Between the Worlds described as a quiet and peaceful place?
6.How did Digory most likely feel when Jadis tried to tempt him to take an apple for his sick mother?
7.What lesson does Digory learn about making choices, especially when he meets Queen Jadis?
8.What does the story teach us about the power of creation and destruction?
9.How can you tell that Digory changed from being a curious but sometimes disobedient boy to someone who understood responsibility?
10.What does the word 'enchanted' mean when Uncle Andrew talks about the rings?
11.In the story, what does it mean to 'vanish'?
12.What does 'temptation' mean when Jadis tries to get Digory to take an apple for his mother?
13.If you had a magic ring that could take you to other worlds, where would you go first and why?
14.What do you think is the most important quality a good leader should have, like Aslan?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Magician's Nephew to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Magician's Nephew with children.
What was your favorite part of The Magician's Nephew? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Magician's Nephew, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Magician's Nephew make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Magician's Nephew to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think C. S. Lewis wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The Magician's Nephew?
The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 5.4. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Magician's Nephew?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Magician's Nephew, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Magician's Nephew for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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