The Silver Chair (adult) Reading Comprehension Questions
by C. S. Lewis
Book Summary
Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole escape bullies at their school and are pulled into Narnia by Aslan. Aslan gives Jill a mission: to find the lost Prince Rilian, King Caspian's son, and gives her four Signs to guide them. They meet Puddleglum, a gloomy but loyal Marsh-wiggle, who becomes their guide. Their journey takes them far north, then deep underground into a dark kingdom. There, they find a knight who is enchanted and bound to a silver chair for part of each day. This knight is Prince Rilian. The beautiful Queen of Underland tries to enchant Eustace, Jill, and Puddleglum, making them forget their mission and Narnia. But Puddleglum bravely breaks the spell. They free Prince Rilian from the silver chair, and he defeats the evil Queen, who reveals herself as a giant serpent. They escape the Underland and return to Narnia, where Prince Rilian reunites with his aging father, King Caspian, before Caspian's death. Rilian becomes the new King. Eustace and Jill return to their school, having learned much about courage and loyalty.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The Silver Chair (adult).
1.Who called Eustace and Jill to Narnia at the beginning of their adventure?
2.What was the main mission Aslan gave Jill and Eustace?
3.What kind of creature was Puddleglum, their guide?
4.Why do you think the Queen of Underland tried to make Eustace, Jill, and Puddleglum forget Narnia?
5.How can you tell that Puddleglum was a brave friend, even though he seemed gloomy?
6.What might have happened if Puddleglum had not stomped out the magical fire?
7.What lesson does the story teach about standing up for what is true, even when it's hard?
8.What is one important message about courage that Eustace and Jill learn on their adventure?
9.How did Prince Rilian change from when he was in the silver chair to when he was free?
10.What does the word 'quest' mean in the story?
11.What does it mean if the knight was 'enchanted'?
12.What does 'loyalty' mean when Puddleglum showed loyalty?
13.If you were Eustace or Jill, would you have been scared to go into the dark Underland? What would you do to be brave?
14.Puddleglum was often gloomy, but he was a good friend. What qualities do you think make a good friend, even if they have some grumpy parts?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The Silver Chair (adult) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The Silver Chair (adult) with children.
What was your favorite part of The Silver Chair (adult)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The Silver Chair (adult), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The Silver Chair (adult) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The Silver Chair (adult) 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 Silver Chair (adult)?
The Silver Chair (adult) by C. S. Lewis is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 5.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The Silver Chair (adult)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The Silver Chair (adult), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The Silver Chair (adult) 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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