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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. What does Mr. Macartney have in his hand when Evelina finds him in his room?

2. Who fraudulently borrows a coach?

3. Whom is Evelina unable to talk to about her heartbreak over “Lord Orville’s” letter?

4. Who is Lady Louisa Larpent the sister of?

5. When Evelina is ignored, who sits next to her and begins a conversation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Reverend Villars is not Evelina’s biological father, but she reveres him as such. Examine her reasons for looking upon him as her father.

Essay Topic 3

Compare / contrast the characters of Sir Clement Willoughby and Captain Mirvan. What is the same about their characters? What is different? Is there anything surprising / unexpected in this comparison? Explain.

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