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

2. What was the name of the man Jessica and Christina traveled with on the wagon train?

3. When Jessica finally got to America, how did she feel?

4. Christina accompanies Lyon to the garden despite which of the following?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it significant that Everett does not want to take the girls to the tavern?

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

3. Why is it significant that Christina fears saddles?

4. What things are most important to Christina?

5. How does Christina interact with Edward?

6. What does Christina want from Edward?

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

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

9. What was the Brisbane Incident?

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

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 how the theme of the "impact of one" plays in The Lion's Lady, especially when it comes to Christina and the role she plays in transforming others.

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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