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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. What means showing forgiveness and kindness, as well as rejoicing in truth but not sin according to Fielding?

2. In what periodical is an article written that finds Mr. Adams makes an agreeable character due to his innocence?

3. Who does Fielding frequently satirize in "The Champion"?

4. What does Pierre Francois Guyot Desfontaines think Fielding is one of the best at in England in terms of writing?

5. What year is "Essay on Reputation" written?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Joseph rescues Fanny from the ill intentions of Beau Didapper, what does Lady Booby's presence at Adam's house reveal?

2. How does Fielding define charity?

3. Why is Pamela called Shamela by a clergyman?

4. Why do many critics like Fielding's characterization of Adams?

5. What is shocking about the peddler's revelation about Fanny's heritage?

6. In Dick Taylor Jr.'s "Joseph as Hero in 'Joseph Andrews,'" how is Joseph characterized?

7. How is Le Roman Comique similar to Joseph Andrews?

8. How does the squire respond to Don Quixote's request regarding the boy in "The Life and Adventures of the Renown'd Don Quixote"?

9. How do Adams and Joseph reveal the essential virtues of the good man?

10. In "Essay on Good Nature," what does Fielding say about good and ill nature?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Education is an important theme throughout the story. Who is educated? Who is not? What is the importance of a school education versus one of "real life"? How does Joseph gain knowledge in both? How does he change?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Fielding's use of humor in the story. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor, and explain why the author used them where he did.

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