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

2. On what day is Jessica's final entry?

3. How were Jessica's companions killed?

4. Why did Jessica leave the wagon train?

5. Who arrests Edward?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lyon respond to Christina's questions about Lettie?

2. Describe Aunt Harriet.

3. What compromises does Lyon expect Christina to make?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Jessica's reaction to her pregnancy.

9. Describe Christina's rules about marriage.

10. Why does Christina fear marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patricia is a manipulative character, as is Edward. Describe the role manipulation plays in The Lion's Lady and how characters overcome manipulation in at least two different cases.

Essay Topic 2

What are Christina's goals? Why does she want to hear that Jessica was not a weak-minded woman? Does Christina care about her reputation?

Essay Topic 3

What role does juxtaposition play in the novel? Which characters, settings, and objects are juxtaposed? Describe two instances of juxtaposition in The Lion's Lady.

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