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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. In Jessica's account about Edward's kindness, who is he kind to?

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

3. What animal does the shaman of the Dakota tribe see being led by a grey eagle?

4. On what day is Jessica's account of Edward's kindness written?

5. On what birthday must Christina marry for the money to go to her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Christina behave unladylike?

2. Why does Christina call Lyon a warrior?

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

4. Why does Lyon dislike visiting his mother?

5. Describe the sexual encounter Jessica witnessed.

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

7. Describe Christina's life with the Indians.

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

9. How does Christina's mother discover her husband's bad behavior?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At what point does the climax of The Lion's Lady occur? Is it significant that there is little resolution in the novel? Is this typical of the historical genre? Why or why not?

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

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