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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: pages 219-242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pamela respond to Mr. B's proposition and the articles contained in it?
(a) She accepts them but asks for two to be changed.
(b) She asks to discuss the matter with her father.
(c) She writes rejecting him and asking him to reconsider before ruining her.
(d) She asks for time to consider.

2. What condition does Mr. B impose when he tells Pamela that she can let her parents know about the marriage?
(a) She must ensure that they keep it a secret.
(b) She must explain that they cannot attend.
(c) They must move to his estate immediately.
(d) She must insist that they invite no relatives on their side.

3. What incident that occurs in Section 2, does Mr. B ask Pamela to keep a secret?
(a) His promise to keep her on as a maid.
(b) The offer of employment by Lady Danvers.
(c) His threat to dismiss her.
(d) His attempt to kiss her.

4. As Pamela discovers her situation with Mrs. Jewkes in Section 5, how does Pamela seek assistance from Mr. Williams?
(a) She asks Mrs. Jewkes to ask him to help her.
(b) She meets Mr. Williams at the church and seeks help.
(c) She meets Mr. Williams at the post office and describes her plight.
(d) She hides a letter to Mr. Williams asking him to help her escape.

5. In a rare outburst, what name does Pamela call Mr. B's ally in making her life difficult?
(a) Devil.
(b) Wicked Witch.
(c) Jezebel.
(d) Agent of the Devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disagreement do Pamela and Mr. B have in the early stages of planning their marriage?

2. Why does Pamela wish that Mr. B would give her money instead of nice clothes?

3. According to Mr. B, how would a sham marriage have worked against him?

4. At the end of Section 2, what is the reaction of the other servants to Pamela's departure from Mr. B's estate?

5. Which of the following terms best describes the section of the novel that occurs when Mr. B declares his love for Pamela and his desire to marry her?

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