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

2. When Joseph is arrested, who convinces the justice to commit Joseph and Fanny to his custody?

3. 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?

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

5. Who defends Joseph in the coach to the host when Miss Grave-airs and others protest his presence?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are the natures of Adams and Mrs. Slipslop revealed in their responses to Joseph and Fanny's reunion?

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

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

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

6. How is Trulliber revealed as a greedy clergyman?

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

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

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

Love and sexuality is a theme within the story. Describe how Joseph grows aware of sexuality and the principles he learns about love from his journey.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as exhibited in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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