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

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

3. To whom is Letter II written?

4. What does Evelina buy at the mercer?

5. In Letter VI, Anville is described as a __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Beauchamp, and what role does she play in bringing Evelina and Lord Orville back together?

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

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

4. Who is the protagonist in the story?

5. As a child, where was the fake Miss Belmont educated?

6. What happens to Evelina at the important event?

7. Whom should Evelina marry, according to Sir Belmont?

8. How was Burney educated differently from her siblings?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

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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