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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joseph turn to help him get married to his love?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Henry.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Adams.

2. When Mr. Booby and Pamela try to dissuade Joseph from marrying Fanny, how does Joseph respond?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He hesitates.
(d) He agrees.

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

4. Why is Joseph removed to stables at the age of ten?
(a) Because of his age.
(b) Because of his mind.
(c) Because of his sweet voice.
(d) Because of his temper.

5. When Barnabas goes to get punch, what does the maid bring for Joseph to drink?
(a) Milk.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Tea.

6. When Mrs. Slipslop is suspiciously affectionate toward Joseph, one lady begs for the story of _____to be resumed in order to avoid improper consequences
(a) Joseph.
(b) Leonora.
(c) Slipslop.
(d) Andrews.

7. What does Barnabas say that Joseph has resigned himself to without regret as he lays sick?
(a) Penance.
(b) Perjury.
(c) Death.
(d) Divine will.

8. Who refuses to give Joseph credit to pay his bill at the inn?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Parsons.
(c) Tow-house.
(d) Shamela.

9. What kind of a priest does Adams converse with after escaping the squire's retinue?
(a) Armenian.
(b) Episcopal.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Catholic.

10. From what does Parson Adam's good heart stem?
(a) Love.
(b) Simplicity.
(c) Faith.
(d) Joy.

11. Why is Lady Booby indignant with Mrs. Slipslop's encouragement to marry Joseph?
(a) Because she is crazy.
(b) Because she is slow to respond.
(c) Because she has been taught to fake antipathy.
(d) Because she is lost in love.

12. When hounds chasing a hare attack Adams, who defends Adams?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Shamela.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Jezebel.

13. At the church, what is Mr. Abraham Adams's role?
(a) He is the curate.
(b) He is the governor.
(c) He is the priest.
(d) He is the writer.

14. What does Fanny possess that mollifies other people who meet her, such as the owner of the hounds?
(a) Courage.
(b) Good manners.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Wealth.

15. What does the hostess of the inn offer Adams because she thinks that he is Trulliber's brother?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Books.
(c) Housing.
(d) Credit.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his father's death, what does Wilson set out to become but fails at?

2. Why is Adams annoyed with Pounce when he travels in the couch with him?

3. Where does Fielding find true comedy in his work?

4. What does Fielding satirize while describing biographies?

5. What does Fielding think biography teaches people about?

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