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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. Which of the following does Christina call Lyon soon after they meet?

2. Which of the following did Jessica vow to do when she escaped?

3. What word is used to introduce Christina?

4. What animal is Christina compared to by the woman who brings her to the tribe's camp?

5. Christina says that hostility between England and which other country is strong?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Christina's virginity significant to the story?

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

3. What happens in the journal entry dated August 15, 1795?

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

5. Describe the sexual encounter Jessica witnessed.

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

7. Describe Christina's life with the Indians.

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

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

10. Describe the promise made between Jessica and Merry.

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 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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