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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christina questions Lyon's feelings for which of the following people when they ride in the open buggy?
(a) His father.
(b) His dead wife.
(c) James.
(d) Patricia.

2. Christina realizes that she can only argue with Lyon when he does which of the following?
(a) Touches her.
(b) Agrees with her.
(c) Leaves her.
(d) Ignores her.

3. When Jessica finally got to America, how did she feel?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Sick.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Safe.

4. Jessica is certain that Patricia wants to take on Jessica's baby as her own for which reason?
(a) To convince Edward to marry her.
(b) To sell.
(c) To pass off as her own.
(d) To use for labor.

5. Who slaps Christina?
(a) Patricia.
(b) Mr. Henderson.
(c) Mr. Borton.
(d) Lyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessica discover in the journal entry dated September 7, 1795?

2. What is the name of the man who teaches Christina to play cards?

3. How do Lyon's servants feel about Christina when she meets them?

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

5. What is the middle name of Christina's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Christina decide she wants a divorce, and how does she show it?

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

3. Why does Christina decide she does not want to marry Lyon?

4. What was the Brisbane Incident?

5. Describe Aunt Harriet.

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

7. Why is it significant that Everett does not want to take the girls to the tavern?

8. What compromises does Lyon expect Christina to make?

9. Why is it significant that Christina fears saddles?

10. Why did Jessica leave the wagon train, and how does she do it?

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