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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. Why does Christina get mad when Lyon says she is "quite a philosopher''?

2. According to Christina, whose fault was it for Lyon's mother to still be grieving?

3. According to Lyon, how did James die?

4. How is Patricia related to Christina?

5. When Jessica leaves England, how does she feel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Jessica compare Mylala and Patricia?

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

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

6. What is the significance of the shaman's vision in 1797?

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

8. Describe Emmet Splickler.

9. Why does Christina call Lyon a warrior?

10. What is Christina's relationship with Patricia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters distrust each other in The Lion's Lady. Describe the reasons many characters distrust each other, as well as how this distrust plays a role in the novel. Is the distrust warranted? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How does Christina cope with culture shock? Analyze the way diction portrays Christina's culture shock and the way she copes with it.

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