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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. Lyon tells Richards that which of the following is enough reason for distrust of Edward?

2. What is the name of the man Christina meets at the wedding reception who recounts a story of Lyon questioning Christina's voyage?

3. What name does Christina give to her "stepfather"?

4. What does Jessica discover in the journal entry dated September 7, 1795?

5. Why does Christina think her wedding gown is a waste?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christina want from Edward?

2. Why is it significant that Christina fears saddles?

3. What does Edward use to threaten Christina, and how does she respond?

4. How does Lyon respond to Christina playing cards in the tavern?

5. How does Christina interact with Edward?

6. Describe the two letters Christina receives when Lyon is in London.

7. When Harriet urges Christina to tell Lyon about her fears, what fears is she talking about?

8. Why is it significant that Everett does not want to take the girls to the tavern?

9. Describe the journal entry dated October 11, 1795.

10. What plan does Patricia come up with when Jessica has Christina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Are Christina and Lyon in love? Why or why not?

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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