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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Lord Orville does Evelina struggle to get out of her thoughts?
(a) The first time she danced with him.
(b) His gentle voice.
(c) The letter she thinks that he wrote to her.
(d) His manners.

2. To whom does Evelina write about Lord Orville’s presence at Mrs. Beaumont’s?
(a) Maria Merton.
(b) Rev. Villars.
(c) Lady Howard.
(d) Madame Duval.

3. Whom does Evelina go for a walk with one night down a dark street?
(a) Sir Clement Willoughby.
(b) Lord Orville.
(c) Polly and Biddy Branghton.
(d) Captain Mirvan.

4. When Evelina is ignored, who sits next to her and begins a conversation?
(a) Lord Orville.
(b) Lady Louisa Larpent.
(c) Sir Clement Willoughby.
(d) Lord Merton.

5. Which character actively pursues Lady Louisa Larpent?
(a) Lord Orville.
(b) Captain Mirvan.
(c) Sir Clement Willoughby.
(d) Lord Merton.

6. When Evelina talks to Lord Orville once again, what does she notice about him?
(a) He is not romantically interested in her.
(b) Too many women admire him.
(c) He is a crude rogue.
(d) His is very much a gentleman.

7. While out with her constant companions, how does Evelina feel when she bumps into Lord Orville and Sir Willougby?
(a) Disgraced.
(b) Angry.
(c) Puzzled.
(d) Elated.

8. Whom is Evelina unable to talk to about her heartbreak over “Lord Orville’s” letter?
(a) Maria Mirvan.
(b) Rev. Villars.
(c) Mrs. Mirvan.
(d) Lady Howard.

9. Who is Mr. Macartney?
(a) A poor, Scottish poet.
(b) A close friend of Lord Orville.
(c) A servant of Lord Orville.
(d) A friend of Sir Clement Willoughby.

10. Who rescues Evelina from her late night encounter with a group of men?
(a) Polly and Biddy Branghton.
(b) Sir Clement Willoughby.
(c) Lord Orville.
(d) Captain Mirvan.

11. To help with recovery, Evelina goes to a health resort in __________________.
(a) London.
(b) Tuscany.
(c) Paris.
(d) Bristol.

12. What happens to Evelina because of her depression?
(a) She doesn't leave her room.
(b) She begins to have dreams.
(c) She is sent away to an asylum.
(d) Her health begins to fail.

13. Why was the comment made about Lord Orville being “designed for the last age”?
(a) Lord Orville danced with great ease.
(b) Lord Orville had less than appealing manners.
(c) Lord Orville was very shy.
(d) Lord Orville was so polite.

14. What happens when Madame Duval and her friends find out about Evelina’s friendship with Lord Orville?
(a) They tell Evelina lies about Lord Orville.
(b) They try to come between Lord Orville and Evelina.
(c) They try to take advantage of the situation.
(d) They ignore the friendship.

15. Who plans on visiting Mrs. Beaumont’s house?
(a) Lady Louisa Larpent and her brother.
(b) Evelina and Lady Louisa Larpent.
(c) Madame Duval and Rev. Villars.
(d) Lady Howard and Rev. Villars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of the response letter written by the person pretending to be Lord Orville?

2. Who intercepts Evelina’s letter to Lord Orville?

3. What happens to Evelina after being with Lord Orville at Mrs. Beaumont’s house?

4. What explanation does Rev. Villars offer for Lord Orville’s reply letter?

5. Where does Evelina go after receiving a response from her letter to Lord Orville?

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