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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: Background and Sources page 359-392.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shamela pretend to do when Mr. Booby touches her bosom in Letter 6?
(a) Swoon.
(b) Yell.
(c) Cry.
(d) Laugh.

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

3. What is written in the closing months of Sir Robert Walpole's ascendency as first commissioner of treasury?
(a) Henry Fielding.
(b) Joseph Andrews.
(c) Parson Williams.
(d) John Adams.

4. When Miss Grave-airs objects to admitting Joseph to their coach, who does she argue with in the coach?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Slipslop.
(c) Bellarmine.
(d) Andrews.

5. Who does Pamela thank for preserving her innocence from Mr. B?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Fielding.
(c) Henry.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes a dedication to "The History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero"?

2. When Joseph notices Didapper try to lay hold of Fanny, what ensues shortly thereafter?

3. Who is treated poorly by servants that Adams notices and sends a boy to assist?

4. What is quiet while vice is boisterous according to Fielding?

5. In "Essay on Reputation," Fielding claims that it is hard to distinguish virtue and wisdom from _________.

(see the answer key)

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