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Pamela, or, Virtue Rewarded Quiz

Samuel Richardson
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Pamela, or, Virtue Rewarded Quiz

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1)

What advice do Pamela's parents send her in response to Mr. Williams' earlier suggestion to Pamela? (from Section 6: pages 134-160)

They forbid her to follow his suggestion.
They suggest that she discuss it with Mr. B.
They ask her to defer a decision on the matter.
They encourage her to accept his idea.
2)

Soon after arriving in Bedfordshire, what establishment do Mr. B and Pamela visit? (from Section 15: pages 388-412)

They visit a hospital.
They visit a dairy farm where there is a school.
They visit a church orphanage.
They visit a convent.
3)

After Mr. B ignores Pamela for some time during his visit to Lincolnshire, what surprising turn of events occurs? (from Section 7: pages 160-189)

Mr. B asks her to be his mistress.
He asks her to be his wife.
Mr. B visits Pamela and commands her to dine with him.
He encourages her to contact Mr. Williams.
4)

In Section 6, after the news of Mr. B's planned visit to Lincolnshire, Mrs. Jewkes frightens Pamela with information about a new scheme that Mr. B is supposedly planning. What is this scheme? (from Section 6: pages 134-160)

He plans to give up all responsibility for her.
He plans to send her to Lady Davers.
He plans to send her to Kent to work for his friends.
He plans to marry Pamela to Mr. Colbrand and buy her on her wedding day.
5)

In Section 7 after his failed proposition and his failed attempt to seduce Pamela, what concessions does Mr. B make to allow Pamela more freedom? (from Section 7: pages 160-189)

She can be free of Mrs. Jewkes directions.
She can go home as long as she returns once per month.
He agrees to lessen her restraints and allow her to write to her parents as long as he can see the letters first.
He agrees that she can contact Mr. Williams.
6)

As Mr. B and Pamela contemplate marriage and continue to discuss details concerning their situation, what does Pamela worry about? (from Section 9: pages 219-242)

That Mr. B might turn against her once more.
That people will be rude to Mr. B for marrying below his station.
That Mr. B is simply trying another way to destroy her virtue.
That Lady Davers will be hostile to her.
7)

Upon visiting the home of the new couple in Bedfordshire, how do the visitors respond to Pamela? (from Section 15: pages 388-412)

They question her about her background.
They observe her closely.
They ignore Pamela.
They are full of praises and promise to bring their wives to meet her.
8)

As Pamela is presented to more members of the Bedfordshire community, what is the response of the gentry to her? (from Section 15: pages 388-412)

They are polite but aloof.
They keep their distance.
They compliment her and wish her joy in her marriage.
They invite her to their homes and social functions.
9)

What condition does Pamela find Mr. B in when she returns at the end of Section 8? (from Section 8: pages 193-219)

He is distresed and acting in a crazy manner.
He is drunk.
He is desperate and depressed.
He is very ill.
10)

In Section 7 when Mr. B makes his surprising new approach to Pamela, how many articles does Mr. B outline to her? (from Section 7: pages 160-189)

Ten.
Five.
Seven.
Twelve.
11)

What causes the first confrontation between Pamela and Lady Davers, when Lady Davers arrives? (from Section 12: pages 301-344)

Lady Davers accuses Pamela of wanting Mr. B's money.
Lady davers calls Pamela a "wanton hussey".
Pamela accuses Lady Davers of arriving without warning.
Lady Davers accuses Pamela of having lost her virtue because she refuses to believe they are married.
12)

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? (from Section 9: pages 219-242)

Climax or turning point.
Falling action.
Rising action.
Denouement.
13)

How does Mr. B react to Pamela after she responds to his proposition and the articles he proposed in it? (from Section 7: pages 160-189)

He withdraws the articles and proposes marriage.
He pledges to improve his offer because he cannot live without her.
He goes away and discontinues the discussion.
He makes the amendments she requests.
14)

In the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage, what important attitude does Mr. B display that will be necessary in a marriage to someone with Pamela's background? (from Section 13: pages 344-372)

He does not tolerate disrespect to his wife.
He does not allow his wife to get into such arguments.
He protects his wife from criticism.
He tries to keep the peace.
15)

When Mr. B arrives at Lincolnshire and ignores Pamela, what does Pamela worry about? (from Section 6: pages 134-160)

That he will resume his abuses.
That he will send her away.
That he will cause Mr. Jewkes to limit Pamela's movements even more.
That he is listening to Mrs. Jewkes' complaints against her.
16)

What is Pamela's state of mind at the end of the section in which she marries Mr. B and he displays his love and generosity? (from Section 11: pages 274-301)

She is very happy with nothing left to wish for except her husband's life, health, honor and happiness.
She is happy but wonders if it will last.
She is happy but sometimes remembers her past trials.
She is happy but longs for her parents to be near her.
17)

What important aspects of Pamela's character are revealed in the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage? (from Section 13: pages 344-372)

Patience and forgiveness.
Resilience and assertiveness.
Assertiveness and honesty.
Maturity and patience.
18)

What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors? (from Section 10: pages 242-274)

Mr. B and Mrs. Jervis are reconciled.
Mr. B and Pamela are reconciled.
Mr. B and Mr. Williams are reconciled.
Mr. B and Mr. Andrews are reconciled.
19)

As Pamela settles down at her home in Bedfordshire and sets up her household, how does she demonstrate her ongoing commitment to her parents? (from Section 14: pages 372-388)

Money and new clothes to travel
She sends them money, an invitation to visit, and news that their creditors will be paid.
Money to pay their debts.
Money and a coach to bring them for a visit.
20)

As Mr. B relates the story behind the visit to the establishment where they meet a new person, what does Mr. B confess to Pamela about his previous intentions towards her? (from Section 15: pages 388-412)

He always knew he would marry her.
He originally intended to ruin her.
He hoped to have her as his mistress.
He hoped to overcome his feelings for her.
21)

In what way does the letter delivered from Mr. B to Pamela at the inn lay the foundation for the climax of the story? (from Section 8: pages 193-219)

Mr. B states that Pamela will not be allowed back to his estates.
Mr. B indicates that this will be his last letter as he will marry someone else.
Mr. Claims that he will have his way with his proposal of cohabitation.
Mr. B begs her to return and promises that he will write asking her father permission to marry her.
22)

Because the author treats the actual wedding in such an incidental way, this event could be described as a let-down or disappointment to readers expecting a big event. Which of the following terms would best describe such a let-down or disappointment? (from Section 11: pages 274-301)

Anti-climax.
Falling action.
Denouement.
Turning point.
23)

As Mrs. Jewkes expresses her fears about how Pamela will treat her after being married to Mr. B, how does Pamela show her virtuous nature towards Mrs. Jewkes? (from Section 9: pages 219-242)

She promises that they will be friends.
She promises to help her find work elsewhere.
She promises that she will hold no grudges.
She promises to pray for her.
24)

How does Mr. B try to convince Pamela that he will be faithful and true? (from Section 11: pages 274-301)

He repeatedly promises her never to be unkind again.
He gives her everything she asks for.
He tries to fulfill her wishes, he encourages Pamela to write to her parents, he sends them a gift, and gives Pamela money to disperse amongst the servants.
He swears that he will always make her happy.
25)

After Pamela's failed attempt at escaping, what news of Mr. B causes her to worry about him? (from Section 6: pages 134-160)

She hears of him almost drowning in a hunting accident.
She hears of his fall from a horse.
She hears of him being shot in a hunting accident.
She hears of him being held up by thugs.
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