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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 says she won't be in England long enough to care about which of the following?

2. Why does Christina hope that Lyon didn't kill any of the men?

3. In what year did the shaman of the Dakota tribe go off alone to seek a vision from the Great Spirit?

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

5. Who gets angry when lawyers want to talk to Christina alone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What three problems does Patricia have?

3. How did Jessica compare Mylala and Patricia?

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

5. Describe an example from the novel of a misunderstanding between Lyon and Christina.

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

7. How does Christina perceive her father?

8. Describe Christina's life with the Indians.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the theme of the "impact of one" plays in The Lion's Lady, especially when it comes to Christina and the role she plays in transforming others.

Essay Topic 2

Garwood uses humor in some places to relieve tension in The Lion's Lady. Humor often occurs in dialogue and misunderstandings that result from Lyon and Christina's relationship and the culture shock she experiences. What role does humor play in the novel, and what effect does it have on the reader? Why would Garwood choose to use humor to convey a message and relieve tension?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the impact that language barriers have on the relationships that Christina builds with at least two different characters.

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