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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the lady in distress that the Captain begrudgingly lets into his coach?
(a) Rev. Villars wife.
(b) Mrs. Clinton.
(c) Madame Duval.
(d) Lady Howard.

2. What event does Evelina attend when she first arrives in London?
(a) A theater production.
(b) A large ball.
(c) A sports event.
(d) A formal dinner.

3. Whom does Madame Duval attempt to visit after leaving Howard Grove?
(a) Sir Clement Willoughby.
(b) Monsieur Du Bois.
(c) Rev. Villars.
(d) Sir John Belmont.

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

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

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

7. What was Evelina’s first reaction to the first man who asked her to dance at the ball?
(a) She was frightened.
(b) She was thankful that he asked.
(c) She had to keep from laughing.
(d) She blushed profusely.

8. Whom did Miss Evelyn marry?
(a) Mr. Mirvan.
(b) Sir John Belmont.
(c) Mr. Howard.
(d) Mr. Villars.

9. What does Evelina buy at the mercer?
(a) Hats.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Coats.
(d) Silk.

10. Who writes Letter II?
(a) Mr. Villars.
(b) Lady Howard.
(c) Madame Duval.
(d) Mrs. Mirvan.

11. How much dancing experience has Evelina had at this point in Letter X?
(a) Private lessons with one recital.
(b) Formal training by a professional.
(c) None.
(d) School dances.

12. By what name does Mr. Villars call his ward?
(a) Anna.
(b) Anville.
(c) Marcie.
(d) Miss Mirvan.

13. How did Miss Evelyn die?
(a) From dyptheria.
(b) From pneumonia.
(c) From childbirth.
(d) From typhoid fever.

14. At the time of the first letter, how many times has Madame Duval been in the presence of Lady Howard?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) Numerous.

15. Where does Mr. Villars live?
(a) Berry Hill.
(b) Londonderry.
(c) Queen's Court.
(d) Howard Grove.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cooked up and carried out a fake robbery?

2. What Frenchman is thought to have been arrested in London, according to Sir Clement’s story?

3. Why does Mrs. Mirvan choose Kensington Gardens as a possibility for a walk?

4. What does Evelina say in Letter XI about the men’s behavior at the ball?

5. How much money did Mr. Evelyn bequeath to Mr. Villars?

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