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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. Who is the admirer that the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach singles out as her potential mate?
(a) Horatio.
(b) Vincent.
(c) Leonardo.
(d) Mark.

2. After his father's death, what does Wilson set out to become but fails at?
(a) A writer.
(b) A gentleman.
(c) A stockbroker.
(d) A man of leisure.

3. Who does the the squire's retinue kidnap?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Jezebel.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Adams.

4. Lady Booby is angry when Adams announces the _____ of marriage between Joseph and Fanny at church.
(a) Banns.
(b) Ends.
(c) Pressures.
(d) Beginnings.

5. What does Fielding satirize while describing biographies?
(a) Human traits.
(b) Nature.
(c) Artwork.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a priest does Adams converse with after escaping the squire's retinue?

2. Who is the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach?

3. What is stolen from Wilson by gypsies?

4. Whose presence does Lady Booby frown upon, forcing her to leave with Adams after being taken out of jail?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?

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

3. Why is the inn hostess initially helpful to Adam?

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

5. How is Trulliber revealed as a greedy clergyman?

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 is the theme that Fielding illustrates through the argument in the alehouse and Mrs. Slipslop's arrival?

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

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

10. 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?

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