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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. When Lyon returns from the tavern, where is Christina sleeping?

2. Where did Jessica and Merry live in the winter?

3. What was the name of the man Jessica and Christina traveled with on the wagon train?

4. Christina tells Lyon that she needs what kind of words to prove that she remains desirable to Lyon?

5. How old was Christina when Jessica left Patricia's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the pledge that Merry and Jessica make to each other.

2. What things are most important to Christina?

3. Why is it significant that Christina fears saddles?

4. What does Christina want from Edward?

5. What was the Brisbane Incident?

6. Why does Christina fear marriage?

7. How does Lyon respond to Christina's questions about Lettie?

8. How does Lyon respond to discovering that Christina's past involves an Indian family?

9. What is Lyon's view of Christina's marriage proposal?

10. How does Lyon respond to Christina playing cards in the tavern?

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

Why is it significant to note that Christina is often dishonest with Lyon? What does this tell the reader about Christina? Does this make Christina a bad person? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role that setting plays in The Lion's Lady. Why is Lyonwood significant in taking Lyon and Christina out of their elements? How does Lyonwood serve as a barrier for the two?

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