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

2. 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?

3. To what does Wilson lose his fortune?

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

5. Who is treated poorly by servants that Adams notices and sends a boy to assist?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the theme that Fielding illustrates through the argument in the alehouse and Mrs. Slipslop's arrival?

3. How are Wilson and Adams similar in virtue?

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

5. When Mrs. Slipslop's encourages Lady Booby to marry Joseph, why is Lady Booby indignant?

6. What is the major theme of Fielding's book?

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

8. 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?

9. Why is Lady Booby jealous of Fanny?

10. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

There are many autobiographical features in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings, and they are believed to belong to Fielding. Which aspects appear invented and which characters seem modeled or inspired by real people in Fielding's life?

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