1. In her desperation to escape from Lincolnshire, Pamela contemplates suicide but she later decides against it; why?
(a) She thinks the situation is not worth her life
(b) She is too afraid.
(c) She fears that it will send her soul to eternal damnation.
(d) She receives a letter of inspiration from her parents.

2. As Mr. B makes his new approach to Pamela, what are the financial arrangements outlined in the articles of his proposition?
(a) He will give her five hundred guineas.
(b) He will pay Pamela's father a fixed sum to cover Pamela's expenses.
(c) He will pay Pamela a stipend each month.
(d) He will contribute to paying off the debts of Pamela's parents.

3. How does Mr. B try to encourage Pamela to keep the incident a secret?
(a) He offers her new clothes.
(b) He promises to give her a higher place in the household.
(c) He offers her a holiday.
(d) He offers her money.

4. After her marriage, how does the author provide humor when Pamela tries to write Mrs. Jervis about her reinstatement?
(a) He refers to Pamela not knowing how to sign her new name.
(b) He refers to Mr. B making jokes with Pamela.
(c) He makes humorous comments about the gentry.
(d) He makes humorous comments about the servants.

5. What does Mr. B communicate to the farmer about Pamela?
(a) That she will be met there by Mrs. Jewkes who will go with her to Bedfordshire.
(b) That she must be kept there until her father comes for her.
(c) That she needs to be kept there until Mr. B can join her.
(d) That he means to save her from a dangerous love affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following literary devices is used by the author when he creates a situation in which Mrs. Jewkes is to become Pamela's servant, following Mrs. Jewkes' evil treatment of Pamela?

2. How does Pamela respond to Mr. B's proposition and the articles contained in it?

3. What event results in Pamela's first letter to her parents?

4. After Pamela brings Mr. Andrews up-to-date about the events and plans for her marriage, what does Mr. Andrews do with Pamela's letters?

5. What does Mr. B first offer Pamela in fulfillment of his mother's wishes?

(see the answer key)

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