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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter X - Letter XXIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Letter X, how does Evelina feel about the upcoming ball?
(a) Very excited.
(b) Half excited.
(c) Very fearful.
(d) Half afraid.

2. How are the ladies treated at the shops while shopping?
(a) With indifference.
(b) With contempt.
(c) With much bowing, smirking, and ceremony.
(d) With much laughter.

3. What did Lord Orville refer to Evelina as?
(a) A klutz.
(b) A beautiful lady.
(c) A weak girl.
(d) His future wife.

4. What was Evelina’s response to the first man’s question about her “already being engaged with a more fortunate man”?
(a) No, and she would probably not dance at all.
(b) No, because she did not know how to dance.
(c) Possibly, but it was rude of him to ask.
(d) Yes, and she would dance with no other man.

5. To whom is Letter V delivered?
(a) Mr. Villars.
(b) Lady Howard.
(c) Mrs. Clinton.
(d) Madame Duval.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to Evelina’s defense when the foppish man makes fun of her at the ball?

2. How does Evelina describe the first man who asked her to dance at the ball?

3. How does Evelina describe the men who wait on the ladies at the millinery?

4. To which suitor at the ridotto does Evelina lie so as to dissuade him?

5. How did Miss Evelyn die?

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