Pamela, or, Virtue Rewarded Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Section 1: pages 3-30

1. In the preface to the novel, what phrase is used to describe the category to which it belongs?

Novel of manners.

2. In what century was "Pamela" written?

The eighteenth.

3. What is the alternative title of the novel?

Or Virtue Rewarded.

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

The death of Pamela's lady.

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

Four guineas.

6. What is Mr. B's first response to seeing Pamela writing to her parents?

He praises her.

7. What is the response of Pamela's parents to her first letter?

They warn her to be careful of Mr. B.

8. How does Pamela respond to her parents' advice?

She defends Mr. B against accusations.

9. What relation is Lady Davers to Mr. B?

His sister.

10. How does Lady...
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