GUIDED READING QUESTIONSThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Chapter 6: Into the Forest

Quick Facts

The Story

Now that all four children are in the snowy forest, everyone realizes the trouble they are in: Edmund is a deceiver and the Witch is very dangerous (Mr. Tumnus has been arrested and his house burned). Lucy begs the others to help her rescue the Faun, and they follow a friendly Robin.

Grown Up Thoughts

When Edmund’s betrayal is revealed, his response is not remorse, but a further hardening of his heart against this “pack of stuck-up, self-satisfied prigs.” But is his reaction that unusual? When we’re caught in the wrong and embarrassed, it’s tempting to label our accusers as uppity or self-righteous. This way – especially if we have no intention of repenting – we feel more justified in our wrong choices. Have you seen guilt work that way in your own life, or in your family?

From the Word

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

~ Proverbs 3:6 (NIRV)

Vocabulary & Idioms

bagged : stolen

larder : a place, such as a pantry or cellar, where food is stored

“pay you all out” : get you back

“high and mighty” : proud and headstrong

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Questions

1. When did the children realize Peter had been in the forest before?

2. Why did the children decide Lucy should be the leader?

3. What “slip of the tongue” shows everyone else that Edmund has been lying?

4. Describe what the children found when they arrived at Mr. Tummus’ cave.

5. How can you tell that Edmund had doubts about what the children were doing?

6. Why do you suppose that Edmund doesn’t trust the Robin or the Faun and tends to think the worst of everyone else’s motives?

7. If you had to go exploring in Narnia, which one of the four Pevensie kids would you pick to go with you? Who would you choose from your own world?

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