The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has 17 chapters · 186 pages
Book 1 of the The Chronicles of Narnia series
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Inside the journal: 17 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
Why do you think Lucy keeps going farther into the wardrobe, and what does this show about her character?See all 17 questions ↓
About the book
Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change... and a great sacrifice.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 17 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
Why do you think Lucy keeps going farther into the wardrobe, and what does this show about her character?
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Chapter 2
How does Mr. Tumnus treat Lucy, and why are his choices important to the story?
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Chapter 3
What does Edmund experience when he enters Narnia, and how is it different from Lucy’s first visit?
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Chapter 4
What do you think the White Witch wants from Edmund, and what clues make you think that?
Example answer: I think the White Witch wants to use Edmund to find his brother and sisters. She asks many questions about them, especially where they are and how many there are. She also gives Edmund Turkish Delight so he will trust her and want to come back. This makes me think she is trying to trick him, not truly be kind.
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Chapter 5
How do Peter and Susan react to Lucy and Edmund’s stories, and what does this show about being fair to others?
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Chapter 6
When all four children enter Narnia, how do their feelings and actions show that the adventure is becoming real?
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Chapter 7
What do Mr. and Mrs. Beaver help the children understand about Aslan and the White Witch?
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Chapter 8
Why is Edmund’s decision to leave the others so dangerous, and what might he be feeling at that moment?
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Chapter 9
How does the description of the Witch’s house help you understand what kind of ruler she is?
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Chapter 10
What changes in Narnia show that hope is returning, and how do the children respond to those changes?
Example answer: The snow begins to melt, and Father Christmas appears, which shows that the Witch’s power is getting weaker. The children receive special gifts that may help them later. I think they feel surprised and encouraged because Narnia is not frozen and hopeless anymore. These changes make it seem like Aslan is coming soon.
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Chapter 11
What does the word “traitor” mean in this chapter, and how does it connect to Edmund’s actions?
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Chapter 12
How does meeting Aslan affect the children, and what kind of leader does Aslan seem to be?
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Chapter 13
How does Edmund begin to change in this chapter, and why do you think forgiveness matters here?
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Chapter 14
What sacrifice does Aslan make, and how do Susan and Lucy show courage and love?
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Chapter 15
How does the story’s mood change after the Stone Table breaks, and what does that moment make you feel?
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Chapter 16
How do the statues coming back to life help prepare for the battle against the Witch?
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Chapter 17
At the end of the story, what lesson do you think the children have learned from their time in Narnia?
Example answer: I think the children learn that bravery, forgiveness, and loyalty are very important. Edmund learns from his mistakes, and the others learn to trust Aslan and help each other. They also see that good can win even when things seem scary. Their adventure makes them wiser and more caring.
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How to use this The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 17 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.