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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 was frightened.
(b) She blushed profusely.
(c) She was thankful that he asked.
(d) She had to keep from laughing.

2. Where does Mr. Villars live?
(a) Londonderry.
(b) Queen's Court.
(c) Howard Grove.
(d) Berry Hill.

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

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

5. Who is Miss Evelyn’s mother?
(a) Evelina.
(b) Lady Howard.
(c) Madame Duval.
(d) Mrs. Mirvan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Mirvan?

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

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

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

5. Whom does Madame Duval attempt to visit after leaving Howard Grove?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Burney educated differently from her siblings?

2. Who is the protagonist in the story?

3. Who is intent on seeing that Sir Belmont recognizes Evelina as his own?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Mrs. Selwyn do to bring about the resolution of the situation?

9. When Evelina returns to Howard Grove, who disrupts the peaceful atmosphere?

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

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