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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Letter XXXII, who is the London visitor at Howard Grove?
(a) Sir Clement Willoughby.
(b) Sir John Belmont.
(c) Sir John Belmont’s messenger.
(d) Lord Orville.

3. Who is Monsieur Du Bois?
(a) A French warrant officer.
(b) A friend of Captain Mirvan.
(c) A friend of Mrs. Mirvan.
(d) A gentleman friend of Madame Duval.

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

5. After attending the first event in London, Evelina intends to ________________________.
(a) Learn the finer points of social etiquette.
(b) Ask Mrs. Mirvan to go to as many balls as possible.
(c) Ask Mrs. Mirvan to go to a play every night.
(d) Learn how to do the minuet.

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

7. In the opening lines of Letter XI, how does Evelina describe the evening at the ball?
(a) Most boring.
(b) Most frightening.
(c) Most disconcerting.
(d) Most extraordinary.

8. What did the first man who asked Evelina to dance at the ball refer to her as?
(a) Entertaining.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Angleic.
(d) Ill-bred.

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

10. Where does Lady Howard live?
(a) Howard Grove.
(b) Berry Hill.
(c) Queen’s Court.
(d) Londonderry.

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

12. To whom is Letter I written?
(a) Lady Howard.
(b) Madame Duval.
(c) Rev. M. Villars.
(d) Sir John Belmont.

13. How does Evelina describe the first man who asked her to dance at the ball?
(a) He was respectful, yet ugly.
(b) His was well groomed, but he very ugly.
(c) His dress was foppish, and he was very ugly.
(d) His dress was foppish, but his face was handsome.

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

15. Who dances with Mr. Garrick?
(a) Mrs. Mirvan.
(b) Clarinda.
(c) Maria.
(d) Evelina.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who travels with Mr. Villars’ ward to Howard Grove?

3. How does Evelina describe Mrs. Mirvan?

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

5. Where does Madame Duval ask Rev. Villars to allow Evelina to?

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