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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. Circumstances bring Evelina and _______________together at Mrs. Beaumont’s.

2. Why was the comment made about Lord Orville being “designed for the last age”?

3. Whom does Evelina encounter while walking on the grounds of the health resort?

4. Who intercepts Evelina’s letter to Lord Orville?

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

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

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

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

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

Stories use symbolism to help develop the theme. Explain how a letter might be considered as symbol in this story. In your opinion what other symbols are present in the novel? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the novel, Sir John Belmont devises a plan to ensure no one, himself included, will lose face. What plan does Belmont devise? In your opinion, who benefits most from this plan? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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