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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. To help with recovery, Evelina goes to a health resort in __________________.

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Madame Duval is introduced at the beginning of the book as Evelina’s grandmother, leading the reader to believe that she will be present throughout most of the book. Is the assumption correct? Explain with details.

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Beauchamp is a social climber. Compare her technique for hobnobbing with the elite to Madame Duval’s scheme.

Essay Topic 3

Jane Austen was influenced by Frances Burney’s work. What particular works of Austen did Burney influence?

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