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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach?
(a) Jan.
(b) Jezebel.
(c) Leonara.
(d) Angela.

3. By following his sister's example, what is Joseph Andrews able to preserve according to Fielding?
(a) His strength.
(b) His purity.
(c) His art.
(d) His love.

4. In court, a justice mocks Adams when he is on trial because of the villain who said that he tried to __________ him.
(a) Cheat.
(b) Rob.
(c) Burn.
(d) Beat.

5. Why is Adams annoyed with Pounce when he travels in the couch with him?
(a) He does not agree upon food.
(b) He does not agree upon houses.
(c) He does not agree upon horses.
(d) He does not agree upon charity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Peter Pounce?

2. What does Peter Pounce do for Fanny?

3. Where are Joseph and Fanny talking when Adams argues with the host of the inn about life and necessities?

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

5. What does the hostess of the inn offer Adams because she thinks that he is Trulliber's brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the attack by the master's hounds reveal about the master?

2. In what ways does Joseph reveal that he is maturing in how he responds to the gentleman's visit, differing from Adam's point of view?

3. How do Mrs. Tow-wouse and Adams differ on money?

4. How do Adams and the sportsman differ in their reaction to the screams of the young woman?

5. What does Joseph's encounter with the stagecoach reveal?

6. Why does Wilson fail to participate in Harriet's father's trade?

7. What is the significance of Leonora's tale?

8. What does Fielding reveal about Betty through her actions that shows some conflict in her character?

9. How will Wilson be able to identify his lost son?

10. When Mrs. Slipslop's encourages Lady Booby to marry Joseph, why is Lady Booby indignant?

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