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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 that hostility between England and which other country is strong?

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

3. What does Lyon's mother constantly talk about?

4. Which word describes the living conditions for the people of Edward's kingdom?

5. Patricia tells Christina she must remain in England until ___________is taken care of.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jessica's journal entry in which she sees Edward's first kindness to her father.

2. How does Christina perceive her father?

3. Describe the promise made between Jessica and Merry.

4. Describe one example supporting the argument that Christina is a good-hearted person.

5. Why is Christina reluctant to submit to Lyon in any way?

6. Describe Emmet Splickler.

7. Describe Christina's life with the Indians.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the relationship between Lyon and Christina change from the first time they meet until the end when they have a child? What conflicts do the two have, and how do they overcome them?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the transformation Millicent takes over the course of the novel. How did Christina help with this transformation?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the details about Christina's upbringing are vague. There is a prologue and some short details that Christina gives about growing up in the Indian tribe. Why do you think the details are so vague? Is this intentional? Why or why not? What impact does this have on the plot and character building?

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