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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. How did Miss Evelyn die?
(a) From dyptheria.
(b) From typhoid fever.
(c) From childbirth.
(d) From pneumonia.

2. In Letter VI, Anville is described as a __________________.
(a) Spoiled brat.
(b) Delicate child.
(c) Little angel.
(d) Likeness of her mother.

3. What did Lord Orville refer to Evelina as?
(a) A klutz.
(b) A beautiful lady.
(c) A weak girl.
(d) His future wife.

4. With whom did Evelina dance at the ball?
(a) Commander Kensley.
(b) Lord Bellmont.
(c) Lord Mirvan.
(d) Lord Orville.

5. What do Evelina, Mrs. Mirvan, and Maria buy while shopping on a morning in London?
(a) Hats and dresses.
(b) Raincoats.
(c) Silks, caps, and gauzes.
(d) Perfume and jewelry.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Letter I written?

2. In Letter XXIV, Rev. Villars looks forward to seeing _________________.

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

4. Who is Mrs. Mirvan?

5. Where does Rev. Villars allow Evelina to spend time with Madame Duval?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After both “daughters” are married, what does Sir Belmont plan to do?

3. Who threatens to write Sir John Belmont about Evelina? Who actually writes the letter? What is their request? How does Sir Belmont respond?

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

5. What family relationship deeply affected Frances Burney’s writing?

6. Who is Mrs. Beauchamp, and what role does she play in bringing Evelina and Lord Orville back together?

7. How does Reverend Villars feel about Evelina’s marriage to Lord Orville?

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

9. What changes after Evelina runs into Lord Orville at Mrs. Beauchamp’s house?

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

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