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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Villars live?

2. What does Evelina say about writing a letter every evening to Mr. Villars?

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

4. Who is Evelina?

5. Who is the late Lady Belmont?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Miss Belmont’s true identity?

5. What was Burney’s experience in high society?

6. Who investigated Miss Belmont’s background to find out about her predicament?

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

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

9. What happens to Evelina at the important event?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is set during the latter part of eighteenth century England. How does Burney evoke this time period in the novel’s setting, characters, and conflict?

Essay Topic 2

Captain Mirvan is a man of rank, yet he behaves as a rogue. What actions does Captain Mirvan take that are incongruous with a man of rank? Explain in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Stories use symbolism to help develop the theme. Explain how a letter might be considered as symbol in this story. In your opinion what other symbols are present in the novel? Explain.

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