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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. What does Fielding think biography teaches people about?
2. In Chapter 6, as Adams sleeps, Joseph indulges in a monologue about how the desire for honor should lead a man to ________.
3. When Mrs. Slipslop is suspiciously affectionate toward Joseph, one lady begs for the story of _____to be resumed in order to avoid improper consequences
4. To what does Wilson lose his fortune?
5. When the thief is apprehended in the inn, what is returned to Joseph?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Lady Booby try to prevent Fanny from marrying Joseph?
2. Why does Adams admonish Joseph for grieving over Fanny when she is kidnapped?
3. Why does the squire pursue Adams, Joseph, and Fanny?
4. What is the significance of Leonora's tale?
5. What is the major theme of Fielding's book?
6. How does Fielding contrast Barnabas and the surgeon with Adams, Joseph, and Betty?
7. How does London appear as a center of vice in Section 1: Joseph Andrews, Preface and Book 1, Chapters 1 through 12?
8. What is the importance of the Preface to "Joseph Andrews" for the remainder of the book?
9. How do Mrs. Tow-wouse and Adams differ on money?
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
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.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the social, cultural, and economic environment of Joseph Andrews. What are common customs? What is considered taboo? How do characters such as the Parson and clergyman offer his values and beliefs to Joseph? What effect does this have on Joseph and which values does he adopt?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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