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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 7 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Evelina pour her heart out in a letter?

2. Who is Lady Louisa Larpent the sister of?

3. Where does Evelina go after receiving a response from her letter to Lord Orville?

4. What happens to Evelina because of her depression?

5. While out with her constant companions, how does Evelina feel when she bumps into Lord Orville and Sir Willougby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Evelina do when she finds out about the Branghtons’ shenanigans?

2. What are the circumstances under which Evelina saves Mr. Macartney?

3. Who are Evelina’s companions while visiting Madame Duval in London? How does Evelina feel about their companionship?

4. What happens when Evelina returns to Berryhill after her visit to London?

5. What does Rev. Villars suggest for Evelina to do so that her health will improve?

6. What scheme do Madame Duval and the Branghtons carry out when they find out that Evelina has connections to Lord Orville?

7. How does Sir Clement Willoughby come to Evelina’s rescue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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

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