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

2. What happens when Madame Duval and her friends find out about Evelina’s friendship with Lord Orville?

3. While Evelina is with Madame Duval, who are their constant companions?

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

5. What does Evelina ask the recipient of her letter about Lord Orville’s presence at Mrs. Beaumont’s?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lord Orville is “a man among men.” Explain what this means in terms of Lord Orville’s behavior and treatment of Evelina. How does his kindness extend to Reverend Villars?

Essay Topic 3

Why Burney considered to be a trailblazer in writing? How did she affect female writers who followed her? Who are some of the women writers who wrote works similar to Burney? Explain their contributions.

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