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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. Where does Evelina go after receiving a response from her letter to Lord Orville?

2. To whom does Evelina pour her heart out in a letter?

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

4. What is the tone of the response letter written by the person pretending to be Lord Orville?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Mirvan is a perfect example of the obedient wife that meets society’s gender expectations. Write a character analysis of Mrs. Mirvan in comparison to Evelina.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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