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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Joseph Andrews, Book 2, Chapters 10 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the person that the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach suddenly falls in love with prior to her wedding?
(a) Bellarmine.
(b) Parsons.
(c) Shamela.
(d) Andrew.

3. Where does the woman and Adams take shelter during a storm where she hears Joseph?
(a) An ale house.
(b) A cellar.
(c) A weatherproof temple.
(d) A schoolhouse.

4. Whose Methodist doctrines do Adam and Barnabas discuss that invoke the ire of the clergy?
(a) George Whitefield.
(b) Maximus Aurelius.
(c) Joseph Andrews.
(d) Henry Fielding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Joseph removed to stables at the age of ten?

2. While Adams displays trust towards the man that is treated poorly by servants, how does Joseph respond?

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

4. Whose carelessness allows the thief to escape in Chapter 16?

5. When Joseph kisses the woman who came in search of him, how does Mrs. Slipslop respond?

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