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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. Patricia notes which of the following about Emmet's father?

2. Why did Patricia spend many years in America?

3. What age did Jessica turn before leaving England?

4. What is the name of Lyon's younger sister?

5. Patricia tells Christina she must remain in England until ___________is taken care of.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the sexual encounter Jessica witnessed.

2. How does Christina behave unladylike?

3. How does Lyon's tone toward Christina change dramatically at Rhone's house?

4. Why doesn't Christina want to stay in England?

5. What is Christina's relationship with Patricia?

6. Why is reputation a significant theme in The Lion's Lady?

7. What happens in the journal entry dated August 15, 1795?

8. Describe an example from the novel of a misunderstanding between Lyon and Christina.

9. Why is Christina's virginity significant to the story?

10. How did Jessica compare Mylala and Patricia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role that setting plays in The Lion's Lady. Why is Lyonwood significant in taking Lyon and Christina out of their elements? How does Lyonwood serve as a barrier for the two?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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