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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who came to Evelina’s defense when the foppish man makes fun of her at the ball?
(a) A foppish man without a name.
(b) Lord Orville.
(c) Loller.
(d) Captain Mirvan.

2. In Letter XXV, what plan does Madame Duval reveal to Evelina?
(a) A plan to introduce Evelina to the right kind of people.
(b) A plan to force Evelina’s father to claim her.
(c) A plan to bring Lord Orville to Howard Grove.
(d) A plan to force Captain Mirvan to leave Howard Grove.

3. With whom did Evelina dance at the ball?
(a) Lord Bellmont.
(b) Lord Mirvan.
(c) Lord Orville.
(d) Commander Kensley.

4. Who is being detained in England?
(a) Lady Howard’s granddaughter.
(b) Madame Duval’s granddaughter.
(c) Mrs. Mirvan.
(d) Lady Duval.

5. What does Evelina say about writing a letter every evening to Mr. Villars?
(a) It is exhilarating.
(b) It serves as her diary.
(c) It is the most looked forward to event of the day.
(d) It is not practical.

6. Who writes Letter XXXI to Sir John Belmont?
(a) Madame Duval.
(b) Lady Howard.
(c) Evelina.
(d) Rev. Villars.

7. To which two fortunes is the granddaughter of Madame Duval an heir?
(a) Lady Howard’s and Madame Duval’s.
(b) Sir John Belmont’s and Mr. Evelyn’s.
(c) Mr. Villars. and Sir John Belmont’s.
(d) Madame Duval’s and Mr. Evelyn’s.

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

9. In Letter XXIV, Rev. Villars looks forward to seeing _________________.
(a) Evelina as a revered lady in her neighborhood.
(b) Evelina is an educated woman.
(c) Evelina as a contented spinster.
(d) Evelina is a powerful woman.

10. In Letter VI, Anville is described as a __________________.
(a) Little angel.
(b) Likeness of her mother.
(c) Spoiled brat.
(d) Delicate child.

11. Who travels with Mr. Villars’ ward to Howard Grove?
(a) Madame Duval.
(b) Lady Howard.
(c) Mrs. Mirvan.
(d) Mrs. Clinton.

12. To which suitor at the ridotto does Evelina lie so as to dissuade him?
(a) No suiter.
(b) Loller.
(c) Lord Orville.
(d) Sir Clement Willoughby.

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

14. What remark does Captain Mirvan make to his daughter Maria upon seeing her?
(a) He calls her his utmost blessing.
(b) He says that she is the fairest in the room.
(c) He calls her tall and ill formed.
(d) He compares her beauty to her mother's.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writer of Letter I has just received a letter from whom?

2. To whom is Letter V delivered?

3. How are the ladies treated at the shops while shopping?

4. Who is Miss Evelyn’s mother?

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

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