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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Adams displays trust towards the man that is treated poorly by servants, how does Joseph respond?

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

3. What does Lady Booby try to terminate legally by using the Justice Fromick?

4. Lady Booby is angry when Adams announces the _____ of marriage between Joseph and Fanny at church.

5. Whose Methodist doctrines do Adam and Barnabas discuss that invoke the ire of the clergy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Trulliber revealed as a greedy clergyman?

4. Why does Adams admonish Joseph for grieving over Fanny when she is kidnapped?

5. Why is Pounce considered selfish by Adams despite rescuing Fanny?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic stimuli. The author uses these images to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this story.

Essay Topic 2

Education is an important theme throughout the story. Who is educated? Who is not? What is the importance of a school education versus one of "real life"? How does Joseph gain knowledge in both? How does he change?

Essay Topic 3

Fielding employs simple, minimalist, yet effective language that employs powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

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