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

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

3. How does Evelina describe the first man who asked her to dance at the ball?

4. How does Evelina react to Madame Duval’s plan?

5. Who is Miss Evelyn’s mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the protagonist in the story?

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

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

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

6. Why is Mr. Macartney at Mrs. Beauchamp’s house?

7. What is ironic about the relationship between Mr. Macartney and Miss Belmont?

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

9. What does Sir Belmont propose doing to help everyone save face?

10. How does the story begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Burney has created realistic characters that encourage the reader to either love or hate them. Choose your favorite character and explore why you feel the way you do about them. Use text for support.

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the novel, Sir John Belmont devises a plan to ensure no one, himself included, will lose face. What plan does Belmont devise? In your opinion, who benefits most from this plan? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes of the story is the absurdity of social rules. Explore how the author develops this theme, particularly when Evelina commits a “social sin” at the ball.

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