View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his father's death, what does Wilson set out to become but fails at?
(a) A man of leisure.
(b) A writer.
(c) A stockbroker.
(d) A gentleman.

2. Where is Adams traveling to publish three volumes of sermons?
(a) Munich.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Frankfurt.

3. Since Joseph is not well enough to travel, from whom does Adams ask to borrow money to travel?
(a) Shamela.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Parsons.
(d) Tow-house.

4. What winning item does Wilson buy but is forced to sell for bread?
(a) A pen.
(b) A bookshelf.
(c) A lottery ticket.
(d) A ring.

5. What does Fanny possess that mollifies other people who meet her, such as the owner of the hounds?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Courage.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Good manners.

6. Who sends for the clergyman in Chapter 13?
(a) Tow-house.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Barnaby.

7. When Fanny is attacked by a young gentleman, Beau Didapper, and his servant, who rescues her?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Adams.
(c) Booby.
(d) Pamela.

8. At the church, what is Mr. Abraham Adams's role?
(a) He is the writer.
(b) He is the curate.
(c) He is the governor.
(d) He is the priest.

9. Who does Joseph turn to help him get married to his love?
(a) Adams.
(b) Henry.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Joseph.

10. What does Bellarmine need in order to get married from the father of the young woman he is in love with?
(a) A coach.
(b) A dowry.
(c) A house.
(d) Approval.

11. When the thief is apprehended in the inn, what is returned to Joseph?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His jewelry.
(c) His books.
(d) His pens.

12. When Adam's wife chides him for opposing Lady Booby, what is he more concerned with doing?
(a) Moral duties.
(b) Worldly ambitions.
(c) Making money.
(d) Being famous.

13. What does Adams discover that Wilson put in his provisions that makes him a kind and generous man to them?
(a) Gold.
(b) Water.
(c) Reading materials.
(d) Food.

14. What does Lady Booby try to terminate legally by using the Justice Fromick?
(a) Scout's will.
(b) Joseph's marriage.
(c) Fanny's pregnancy.
(d) Anne's friendship.

15. Whose presence does Lady Booby frown upon, forcing her to leave with Adams after being taken out of jail?
(a) Henry.
(b) Fanny.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Fielding.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Slipslop is suspiciously affectionate toward Joseph, one lady begs for the story of _____to be resumed in order to avoid improper consequences

2. To what does Wilson lose his fortune?

3. Who is Peter Pounce?

4. Whose carelessness allows the thief to escape in Chapter 16?

5. How many weeks before her wedding does the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach suddenly change her mind and fall in love with someone else?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 419 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample