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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Christina gets the impression that most believe her mother was ___________.

2. When Christina asks Lyon to marry her, what condition does she put on the relationship?

3. What is the name of Lyon's wife's doctor?

4. At what time does Emmet plan to kidnap Christina?

5. Patricia tells Christina she must remain in England until ___________is taken care of.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Lyon and Christina feel about marriage after Christina and Lyon have sexual intercourse?

2. How does Lyon's tone toward Christina change dramatically at Rhone's house?

3. What three problems does Patricia have?

4. What excuse does Lyon use to get closer to Christina?

5. Does Merry foresee problems with bringing Christina back to the tribe? What does she do to prevent these problems?

6. What is revealed about the characters when Christina asks Lyon if he believes in destiny?

7. Describe the sexual encounter Jessica witnessed.

8. Why does Christina call Lyon a warrior?

9. Describe the relationship between James and Lyon.

10. What reference does Christina make to the "Great Spirit"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the point of view used by the narrator in The Lion's Lady. Why is it significant that the reader gets insight from several characters, not just Christina, the protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

A theme in The Lion's Lady is the way that the past can catch up with a character. For example, Christina's past catches up with her when Lyon wants answers about her upbringing. Explain the role that this theme plays in at least two scenarios in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What role does juxtaposition play in the novel? Which characters, settings, and objects are juxtaposed? Describe two instances of juxtaposition in The Lion's Lady.

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