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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. In the journal entry from August 15, 1795, Jessica learns that Edward insists she remain ________.

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

3. Patricia told Christina that she is going to the country_____________.

4. In the journal entry dated August 20, 1795, what did Jessica walk in on?

5. Which of the following does Christina call Lyon soon after they meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the journal entry dated August 1, 1795.

3. Describe Christina's life with the Indians.

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

5. What is Christina's relationship with Patricia?

6. Describe Jessica's journal entry in which she sees Edward's first kindness to her father.

7. How does Christina's mother discover her husband's bad behavior?

8. What is Patricia's plan for Christina's money?

9. Why does Christina call Lyon a warrior?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does back story play in The Lion's Lady? How do the journal entries contribute to the back story? Describe how the plot of the story would change if the journal entries were not a part of the novel.

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

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?

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