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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. What was Evelina’s first reaction to the first man who asked her to dance at the ball?
(a) She blushed profusely.
(b) She was frightened.
(c) She was thankful that he asked.
(d) She had to keep from laughing.

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

3. Where does Madame Duval ask Rev. Villars to allow Evelina to?
(a) Paris.
(b) Venice.
(c) Rome.
(d) London.

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

5. At the close of Letter X, how does Evelina feel about her to letters to Rev. Villars, thus far?
(a) They are too few in number.
(b) They are unworthy.
(c) They are too chatty.
(d) They divulge too much information.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter X, how does Evelina feel about the upcoming ball?

2. Why does Lady Howard think it’s better to approach Sir Belmont now rather than later?

3. Where does Lady Howard live?

4. What was Evelina’s response to the first man’s question about her “already being engaged with a more fortunate man”?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who convinced Frances not to have one of her plays performed? Why?

2. What does Reverend Villars wish for Evelina’s death?

3. According to the book’s biographical section, what were Frances Burney’s most acclaimed genres in writing?

4. 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?

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

6. What does Madame Duval Request of Rev. Villars?

7. What are the circumstances of Evelina Anville’s birth?

8. Why did Frances Burney’s brother first approach a publisher as the author of Evelina?

9. Who are Lady Louisa Larpent and her suitor?

10. Who is Miss Belmont?

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