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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. Soon after Christina and Lyon are married and return to his home, Lyon plans to leave for __________.

2. Why does Diana's driver hesitate to go to the tavern?

3. In the journal entry dated October 1, 1795, why was Jessica's father unhappy to see her?

4. Which of the following words best describes Jessica's crossing to America?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Lyon's view of Christina's marriage proposal?

3. Why does Christina decide she wants a divorce, and how does she show it?

4. Why is it significant that Rhone is the first to learn of Patricia's plan to have Christina kidnapped?

5. What was the Brisbane Incident?

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

7. Describe the pledge that Merry and Jessica make to each other.

8. At what point does Lyon begin to truly understand Christina?

9. Describe Christina's rules about marriage.

10. What things are most important to Christina?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of dialogue in The Lion's Lady. What conflict and resolution comes from the use of dialogue?

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