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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 is Conyers's relationship to Hervey in "The History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero"?

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

3. What is written in the closing months of Sir Robert Walpole's ascendency as first commissioner of treasury?

4. Why does Ragotin borrow a horse initially in "Le Roman Comique"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the night adventures at Booby Hall according to Mark Spilka's "Comic Resolution in Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews'"?

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

3. What does Thomas Gray say about Fielding's work?

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

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

6. In "Essay on Reputation," how does Fielding distinguish virtue and vice?

7. How do Adam and Lady Booby differ in their reaction to Joseph and Fanny's arrival after Joseph rescues Fanny?

8. How is "Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane" similar to Fielding's work?

9. Why does Mr. Booby go to ecclesiastical court?

10. How does Fielding show his political beliefs in his work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare the depiction of the female character of Fanny in the book with Shamela. How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 3

Coming of age is a major theme of Joseph Andrews. How is this theme explored and expressed in the book? What experiences does Joseph have that help him progress into adulthood?

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