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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. Which character actively pursues Lady Louisa Larpent?

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

3. Who is Mr. Macartney?

4. While out with her constant companions, how does Evelina feel when she bumps into Lord Orville and Sir Willougby?

5. What is the name of the health resort that Evelina visits?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throughout the novel, Evelina wants to spare Rev. Villars from pain. Explore examples from her letters that share her wish to protect him.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the themes of the story is the absurdity of social rules. Explore how the author develops this theme, particularly when Evelina commits a “social sin” at the ball.

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