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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. What is the name of the man who enters the party and demands money of wealthy guests?

2. What is the name of Lyon's younger sister?

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

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

5. What happens on the journal entry dated October 12, 1795?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the gems in Jessica's September 1st journal entry significant?

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

4. Describe Black Wolf's reaction to Christina's appearance at the tribe.

5. What is Christina's relationship with Patricia?

6. Describe Christina's life with the Indians.

7. Describe the promise made between Jessica and Merry.

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

9. Why is reputation a significant theme in The Lion's Lady?

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 role of dialogue in The Lion's Lady. What conflict and resolution comes from the use of dialogue?

Essay Topic 2

At what point does the climax of The Lion's Lady occur? Is it significant that there is little resolution in the novel? Is this typical of the historical genre? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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