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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Evelina say in Letter XI about the men’s behavior at the ball?
(a) The men looked with amusement eyes as they walked past the women.
(b) The men smirked at homely women and looked with ravenous eyes at the beautiful ladies.
(c) The men treated the women with great respect and honored their wishes.
(d) The men looked as though they thought the women were only there for the men’s pleasure.

3. What nickname does Captain Mirvan give to Madame Duval?
(a) Old pipsqueak.
(b) Wicked witch.
(c) Old woman.
(d) Old French hag.

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

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

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

7. Who is the ward of Mr. Villars?
(a) Madame Duval’s granddaughter.
(b) Lady Howard's daughter.
(c) Madame Duval’s daughter.
(d) Lady Howard's granddaughter.

8. How does Evelina react to Madame Duval’s plan?
(a) With surprise and dismay.
(b) With surprise and terror.
(c) With anger.
(d) With amusement.

9. Why does Evelina remain in London for a while instead of returning to Howard Grove?
(a) She becomes ill.
(b) She wants to attend more social events.
(c) She wishes to see more of Lord Orville.
(d) She does not want to be at Howard Grove with Madame Duval.

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

11. 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.

12. Who delivers Letter V?
(a) Sir John Belmont.
(b) Lady Howard.
(c) Mrs. Clinton.
(d) Anville.

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

14. In Letter XXVII, how does Lady Howard feel that Sir Belmont will react to claiming Evelina as his child?
(a) He will be ashamed.
(b) He will vehemently deny her.
(c) He will be indifferent.
(d) He will be proud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter XXV, what plan does Madame Duval reveal to Evelina?

2. At the close of Letter X, how does Evelina feel about her to letters to Rev. Villars, thus far?

3. Who writes Letter I?

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

5. Who is Mrs. Mirvan?

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