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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Mirvan choose Kensington Gardens as a possibility for a walk?
(a) It has better company than the Park.
(b) It is closer to their hotel.
(c) It is close to the Palace.
(d) It has more beautiful grounds than the Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter XXVII, how does Lady Howard feel that Sir Belmont will react to claiming Evelina as his child?

2. How much dancing experience has Evelina had at this point in Letter X?

3. To whom did Rev. Villars make a promise about protecting Evelina?

4. Whom did Miss Evelyn marry?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom should Evelina marry, according to Sir Belmont?

2. What important event does Mrs. Mirvan take Evelina and Marie to in London?

3. Who is Miss Belmont?

4. What does Lady Howard convince Rev. Villars to give his permission for Evelina to do?

5. At the end of the story, what phrase does Evelina use to refer to Reverend Villars?

6. What is Evelina’s first reaction to marrying Lord Orville in such haste as Sir Belmont suggests?

7. Who is the rejected suitor that becomes a pest at Howard Grove as he continues to pursue Evelina? With whom does this pest scheme to antagonize Madame Duval?

8. As a child, where was the fake Miss Belmont educated?

9. What does Maria hear Lord Orville say about Evelina? What does Lord Orville say in defense of Evelina?

10. Which character in Evelina has the same name as Burney’s maternal grandfather, according to the book’s biographical section?

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