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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 does Evelina say in Letter XI about the men’s behavior at the ball?

2. In the opening lines of Letter XI, how does Evelina describe the evening at the ball?

3. Where does Mr. Villars live?

4. Who accompanies Evelina to London?

5. Where does Madame Duval live?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Miss Belmont?

4. What does Sir Belmont realize the moment he sees Evelina? Why?

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

6. What does Madame Duval Request of Rev. Villars?

7. What is ironic about Sir Belmont suggesting that Miss Belmont and Mr. Macartney marry immediately?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane Austen was influenced by Frances Burney’s work. What particular works of Austen did Burney influence?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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