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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. Who goes with Evelina to the health resort?

2. What about Lord Orville does Evelina struggle to get out of her thoughts?

3. Whom does Madame Duval introduce Evelina to?

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

5. What happens while Evelina is at the health resort?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Vivid imagery is important to a reader’s understanding and enjoyment of stories. Select at least 5 images from Evelina and explore their contribution to your understanding of the story’s deeper meaning.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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