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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 Fanny possess that mollifies other people who meet her, such as the owner of the hounds?

2. Who is the grave person that arrives at the inn concerned for Joseph's health and safety?

3. What does Parson Trulliber try to sell Adams?

4. Lady Booby is angry when Adams announces the _____ of marriage between Joseph and Fanny at church.

5. What does Barnabas doubt that Adams can profit from selling?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. What is the importance of the Preface to "Joseph Andrews" for the remainder of the book?

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

6. What does Fielding reveal about Betty through her actions that shows some conflict in her character?

7. How will Wilson be able to identify his lost son?

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

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

10. How does Fielding contrast Barnabas and the surgeon with Adams, Joseph, and Betty?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of self-empowerment as exhibited in Joseph Andrews. Which of the characters is self-empowered? How does Joseph learn to make decisions for himself?

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