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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 elements does the narrator in "Joseph Andrews" have according to "Fielding's Guidance of the Reader's Attitudes in Book 1, Chapters 1-11"?

2. What is John Lord Hervey considered in "The History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero"?

3. Whose character do critics of Fielding's work all appear to support?

4. What is the message conveyed in the copy of work that Parson Tickletext writes Parson Oliver about?

5. What Christian value is discussed in "Thematic Meaning and Structure"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Adam and Lady Booby differ in their reaction to Joseph and Fanny's arrival after Joseph rescues Fanny?

2. How does the peddler assist Joseph in finding his true identity?

3. Why is Shamela willing to hide her relationship from her mother at Williams's request?

4. Why is Pamela uncomfortable at the Lincolnshire estate where she is abducted?

5. In "Essay on Reputation," how does Fielding distinguish virtue and vice?

6. In Sheldon Sacks's "Fielding's Guidance of the Reader's Attitudes in Book 1, Chapters 1-11," how is the narrator described?

7. How is "Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane" similar to Fielding's work?

8. What is the comparison in Marivaux's novel that is similar to Fielding's work?

9. What does Wilson's choices in London reveal about his character?

10. How do Adams and Joseph reveal the essential virtues of the good man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Choose a character that Joseph grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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