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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. In years past, what made Rev. Villars almost lose his Christianity?

2. What Frenchman is thought to have been arrested in London, according to Sir Clement’s story?

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

4. Who is the late Lady Belmont?

5. Who writes Letter XXXI to Sir John Belmont?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maria hear Lord Orville say about Evelina? What does Lord Orville say in defense of Evelina?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is the rejected suitor that becomes a pest at Howard Grove as he continues to pursue Evelina? With whom does this pest scheme to antagonize Madame Duval?

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

10. Who is Lady Howard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evelina cannot share her thoughts in public, so she pens them in letters. How does writing letters help Evelina come to terms with her emotions?

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

Mrs. Mirvan is a perfect example of the obedient wife that meets society’s gender expectations. Write a character analysis of Mrs. Mirvan in comparison to Evelina.

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