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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. In court, a justice mocks Adams when he is on trial because of the villain who said that he tried to __________ him.

2. When Adam's wife chides him for opposing Lady Booby, what is he more concerned with doing?

3. When Barnabas goes to get punch, what does the maid bring for Joseph to drink?

4. Who pays Joseph's bill at the inn?

5. When Mr. Booby and Pamela try to dissuade Joseph from marrying Fanny, how does Joseph respond?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Wilson and Adams similar in virtue?

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

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

5. Why is Lady Booby jealous of Fanny?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adventure is a recurring theme in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Why is adventure important? How does this help Joseph grow? How does this whet his appetite for life? Describe some of the changes and experiences Joseph has through his adventures. Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the depiction of the female character of Fanny in the book with Shamela. How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through these examples?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Fielding's use of humor in the story. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor, and explain why the author used them where he did.

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