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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. When Christina finally reveals the truth about her Indian family, how does Lyon claim to feel?

2. Jessica claimed to pray for __________.

3. What is the name of Lyon's aunt?

4. What was the name of the child Jessica saved?

5. If Merry was killed, what was Jessica supposed to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it significant that Christina fears saddles?

2. Describe Aunt Harriet.

3. Why was the joke about eating dogs significant?

4. Describe Jessica's reaction to her pregnancy.

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

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

7. What is the significance in Lyon's mother being taken to Lyonwood?

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

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

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

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 2

Describe the impact that language barriers have on the relationships that Christina builds with at least two different characters.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the point of view used by the narrator in The Lion's Lady. Why is it significant that the reader gets insight from several characters, not just Christina, the protagonist?

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