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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. Who does Joseph attract because of his honesty in the stables?

2. To what does Wilson lose his fortune?

3. Why is Joseph removed to stables at the age of ten?

4. In the Preface to "Joseph Andrews," Henry Fielding defines his terms and distinguishes his story from ________________.

5. Despite his speeches, what does the sportsman fail to possess when he hears a young woman scream while he is with Adams?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Adams and the sportsman differ in their reaction to the screams of the young woman?

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 does the gold that Joseph gives Fanny symbolize?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Joseph's encounter with the stagecoach reveal?

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

Corruption in society is a prevailing theme of Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Fielding frequently refers to this theme, painting a bleak picture of London society. Which characters appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Fielding describes?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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