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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Jacky, Adam's son, from drowning?

2. Whose presence does Lady Booby frown upon, forcing her to leave with Adams after being taken out of jail?

3. Why is Adams annoyed with Pounce when he travels in the couch with him?

4. What does Bellarmine need in order to get married from the father of the young woman he is in love with?

5. Who does the the squire's retinue kidnap?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the major theme of Fielding's book?

2. What does the attack by the master's hounds reveal about the master?

3. Why does Wilson fail to participate in Harriet's father's trade?

4. What is the importance of the Preface to "Joseph Andrews" for the remainder of the book?

5. What does the gold that Joseph gives Fanny symbolize?

6. In what ways does Joseph reveal that he is maturing in how he responds to the gentleman's visit, differing from Adam's point of view?

7. Why is the inn hostess initially helpful to Adam?

8. Why is Pounce considered selfish by Adams despite rescuing Fanny?

9. When Mrs. Slipslop's encourages Lady Booby to marry Joseph, why is Lady Booby indignant?

10. How do Adams and the sportsman differ in their reaction to the screams of the young woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money has particular significance in the Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. What is the significance of having money in the story? Who chases after money? Who has money? Who loses money? Who gains money? What does Fielding ultimately say about money through Joseph and the priests and what is the importance of this discovery and theses characters' roles?

Essay Topic 2

Corruption in society is a prevailing theme of Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Fielding frequently refers to this theme, painting a bleak picture of London society. Which characters appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Fielding describes?

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Joseph grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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