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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 describes Christina's skills at cards after learning at the tavern?

2. How old was Christina when Jessica left Patricia's home?

3. What joke does Christina make about pets?

4. The journal entry dated October 11, 1795, is Jessica's narration of ______________.

5. What is the name of Lyon's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Christina interact with Edward?

2. Why was the joke about eating dogs significant?

3. Why is it significant that Christina fears saddles?

4. How does Lyon respond to discovering that Christina's past involves an Indian family?

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

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

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

8. Why did Jessica leave the wagon train, and how does she do it?

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

10. Describe Christina's rules about marriage.

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

Garwood uses humor in some places to relieve tension in The Lion's Lady. Humor often occurs in dialogue and misunderstandings that result from Lyon and Christina's relationship and the culture shock she experiences. What role does humor play in the novel, and what effect does it have on the reader? Why would Garwood choose to use humor to convey a message and relieve tension?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters distrust each other in The Lion's Lady. Describe the reasons many characters distrust each other, as well as how this distrust plays a role in the novel. Is the distrust warranted? Why or why not?

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