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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 Mr. B deal with the incident in which Pamela runs to her room and lies on the floor?
(a) He threatens to dismiss Pamela and Mrs. Jervis.
(b) He summons Mrs. Jervis and accuses Pamela of sullying his reputation when his advances were only in jest.
(c) He accuses Pamela of being a liar.
(d) He tells Mrs. Jervis to take Pamela to her sleep in her room.

2. Which of the following words best describe the attitude reflected in Mr. B's proposition and in the articles that he presents to Pamela?
(a) Penitence, reflection and regret.
(b) Pride, arrogance and disrespect.
(c) Humility, generosity and self-confidence.
(d) Pride, generosity and concern.

3. Upon hearing the response of the gentry toward her plight, what does Pamela ask Mr. Williams to do to help her?
(a) To appeal to Mr. B on her behalf.
(b) To send back her letters.
(c) To send her letters to her parents and pray for her.
(d) To pray for her.

4. After being confronted by Pamela, what does Robin do about his assistance to Mr. B and his scheme against Pamela?
(a) He explains that he has no choice but to help Mr. B.
(b) He apologizes.
(c) He tells Pamela that he will make it up to her by helping her.
(d) He promises to stop helping Mr. B.

5. What aspect of Mr. B's character is displayed when he contacts the farmer to explain why Mr. B has sent Pamela there?
(a) He is insincere.
(b) He is manipulative.
(c) He is obstinate.
(d) He is dishonest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pamela learn through a letter from Mr. Williams about the gentry and their attitude toward her situation?

2. At the end of Section 5, in an effort to save her virtue, what does Pamela write Mr. B about?

3. According to Pamela's father, how important is it for Pamela to maintain her virtue?

4. What reason does Mr. B give for insisting that he must find Pamela a husband?

5. After Pamela's rejection of Mr. B's proposition, Mr B renews his attempt to take liberties with her, resulting in Pamela's fainting. What new worries face Pamela after this incident?

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