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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. When Evelina talks to Lord Orville once again, what does she notice about him?

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

3. What happens to Evelina after being with Lord Orville at Mrs. Beaumont’s house?

4. Whom does Madame Duval introduce Evelina to?

5. Who plans on visiting Mrs. Beaumont’s house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The story is written in epistolary form. What are the pros and cons of epistolary writing? How does it affect your enjoyment of Evelina?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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