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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Joseph Andrews, Book 2, Chapters 1 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age does Joseph become an attendant?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 17.

2. What does Barnabas doubt that Adams can profit from selling?
(a) His books.
(b) His sermons.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His letters.

3. In Book 1, Chapter 1, Fielding states that examples are often better teachers than ____________.
(a) Precepts.
(b) Biography.
(c) Literature.
(d) Accuracy.

4. In the Preface to "Joseph Andrews," Henry Fielding defines his terms and distinguishes his story from ________________.
(a) Romance and burlesque.
(b) Dance and theater.
(c) History and art.
(d) Love and life.

5. Where does Fielding find true comedy in his work?
(a) In theater.
(b) In art.
(c) In friendship.
(d) In nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Tow-house catch her husband in bed with?

2. From what does Parson Adam's good heart stem?

3. In Chapter 2, before Joseph and Adams separate, Adams realizes that his sermons are not in his __________.

4. Who is the admirer that the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach singles out as her potential mate?

5. What does Barnabas say that Joseph has resigned himself to without regret as he lays sick?

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