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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 7 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom is Evelina unable to talk to about her heartbreak over “Lord Orville’s” letter?

2. To whom does Evelina pour her heart out in a letter?

3. What about Lord Orville does Evelina struggle to get out of her thoughts?

4. Who is one of Mrs. Beaumont’s friends?

5. Who suggests a trip for Evelina’s recovery from bad health?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Evelina’s companions while visiting Madame Duval in London? How does Evelina feel about their companionship?

2. What scheme do Madame Duval and the Branghtons carry out when they find out that Evelina has connections to Lord Orville?

3. What does Evelina do when she finds out about the Branghtons’ shenanigans?

4. What are the circumstances under which Evelina saves Mr. Macartney?

5. What happens when Evelina returns to Berryhill after her visit to London?

6. How does Sir Clement Willoughby come to Evelina’s rescue?

7. What does Rev. Villars suggest for Evelina to do so that her health will improve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lord Orville is “a man among men.” Explain what this means in terms of Lord Orville’s behavior and treatment of Evelina. How does his kindness extend to Reverend Villars?

Essay Topic 2

Burney has created realistic characters that encourage the reader to either love or hate them. Choose your favorite character and explore why you feel the way you do about them. Use text for support.

Essay Topic 3

Compare / contrast the characters of Sir Clement Willoughby and Captain Mirvan. What is the same about their characters? What is different? Is there anything surprising / unexpected in this comparison? Explain.

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