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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. Despite his speeches, what does the sportsman fail to possess when he hears a young woman scream while he is with Adams?
2. How many copies of Fielding's most famed narrative works are in "Joseph Andrews with Shamela and Related Writings?"
3. To what does Wilson lose his fortune?
4. How many weeks before her wedding does the eighteen-year-old whose story is told by a lady in the coach suddenly change her mind and fall in love with someone else?
5. Where do Peter, Fanny, Joseph, and Adams leave to go after they are reunited at the inn?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Adams and the sportsman differ in their reaction to the screams of the young woman?
2. What does the attack by the master's hounds reveal about the master?
3. How does Lady Booby try to prevent Fanny from marrying Joseph?
4. 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?
5. What is the importance of the Preface to "Joseph Andrews" for the remainder of the book?
6. What does Fielding introduce through the character of Barnabas in regards to clergy?
7. When Mrs. Slipslop's encourages Lady Booby to marry Joseph, why is Lady Booby indignant?
8. What does Joseph's encounter with the stagecoach reveal?
9. How do Mrs. Tow-wouse and Adams differ on money?
10. Why does Wilson fail to participate in Harriet's father's trade?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Parson Williams. What is his role in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings? What was Fielding trying to accomplish by creating his character in the story?
Essay Topic 2
Describe some of the settings for Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings, even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in the tales?
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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