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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 Rhone commit illegal activities?

2. What is the name of Lyon's brother?

3. What happens on the journal entry dated October 12, 1795?

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

5. What is the relationship of the woman who confronts Lyon at the party to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Christina call Lyon a warrior?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the relationship between James and Lyon.

8. Why doesn't Christina want to stay in England?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the clash of London culture and Indian culture as it is presented in The Lion's Lady. What conflicts does culture shock create? How do characters respond to the clashing cultures?

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