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

2. Who is the woman that set out to find Joseph after hearing of his misfortunes?
(a) Jan.
(b) Jezebel.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Mary.

3. Who does Mrs. Tow-house catch her husband in bed with?
(a) Henry.
(b) Betty.
(c) Mary.
(d) Shamela.

4. 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) Andrews.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Leonora.
(d) Slipslop.

5. What does Adams discover that Wilson put in his provisions that makes him a kind and generous man to them?
(a) Reading materials.
(b) Food.
(c) Gold.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refuses to give Joseph credit to pay his bill at the inn?

2. Why is Lady Booby indignant with Mrs. Slipslop's encouragement to marry Joseph?

3. Since Joseph is not well enough to travel, from whom does Adams ask to borrow money to travel?

4. What does the squire's retinue dunk Adams into?

5. Who is the grave person that arrives at the inn concerned for Joseph's health and safety?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When Adams's wife chides him on opposing the Booby household, what does Adam reveal about his inclinations?

4. Why does the squire pursue Adams, Joseph, and Fanny?

5. How are Wilson and Adams similar in virtue?

6. How does London appear as a center of vice in Section 1: Joseph Andrews, Preface and Book 1, Chapters 1 through 12?

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

8. What does the gold that Joseph gives Fanny symbolize?

9. Why is Lady Booby jealous of Fanny?

10. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?

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