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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. What remark does Captain Mirvan make to his daughter Maria upon seeing her?

2. Who is being detained in England?

3. What does Evelina buy at the mercer?

4. Who is the late Lady Belmont?

5. Who writes Letter I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which two authors were so impressed by Burney’s work that based their own writing on it?

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

3. How does Evelina react to Lord Orville’s polite gestures?

4. How was Burney educated differently from her siblings?

5. When Evelina returns to Howard Grove, who disrupts the peaceful atmosphere?

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

7. At the end of the story, what phrase does Evelina use to refer to Reverend Villars?

8. What is Miss Belmont’s true identity?

9. Who are Lady Louisa Larpent and her suitor?

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

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 3

Throughout the novel, Evelina wants to spare Rev. Villars from pain. Explore examples from her letters that share her wish to protect him.

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