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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. At the time of the first letter, how many times has Madame Duval been in the presence of Lady Howard?

2. Who is the late Lady Belmont?

3. To which suitor at the ridotto does Evelina lie so as to dissuade him?

4. The writer of Letter I has just received a letter from whom?

5. Who writes Letter II?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Lord Orville do that would support Evelina’s belief that he is a gentleman?

4. What happens to make Evelina doubt treating Lord Orville so coldly?

5. Whom does Reverend Villars wish to be at his side when he dies?

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

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

8. What relationship does Mr. Macartney have with Evelina, if his claims are true?

9. How does the reader know that Evelina is changing her attitude towards Lord Orville?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Lord Orville is “a man among men.” Explain what this means in terms of Lord Orville’s behavior and treatment of Evelina. How does his kindness extend to Reverend Villars?

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