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

2. Where do Peter, Fanny, Joseph, and Adams leave to go after they are reunited at the inn?
(a) Fielding's house.
(b) Mark's cellar.
(c) Booby hall.
(d) Levinghall.

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

4. Since Joseph is not well enough to travel, from whom does Adams ask to borrow money to travel?
(a) Shamela.
(b) Parsons.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Tow-house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the thief is apprehended in the inn, what is returned to Joseph?

2. Who does the the squire's retinue kidnap?

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

4. What forces Wilson to move to Temple where he engages in numerous affairs?

5. Who saves Jacky, Adam's son, from drowning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fielding introduce through the character of Barnabas in regards to clergy?

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

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

4. How are Wilson and Adams similar in virtue?

5. What is the importance of the Preface to "Joseph Andrews" for the remainder of the book?

6. Why is Lady Booby jealous of Fanny?

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

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

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

10. How does Lady Booby try to prevent Fanny from marrying Joseph?

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