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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 the letter that Christina's aunt writes to her, what does she complain about?

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

3. After the reception when Lyon attempts to question Christina about her life, how does she respond?

4. Whose home does Jessica plan to visit after she leaves her father's home?

5. The letter Christina receives from a missionary says that which of the following has happened?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the Brisbane Incident?

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

5. How does Christina interact with Edward?

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

7. Describe Jessica's reaction to her pregnancy.

8. Describe Aunt Harriet.

9. What does Christina want from Edward?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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