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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. Where does Benjamin Hoadley work that reflects the politics of the era in which Fielding leaves?
2. Who writes "Le Roman Comique"?
3. In "The Apology for the Clergy," what does Fielding say is serviceable to detect and expose in the clergy?
4. What is stressed to "modify our notions of the place of sexual propriety in the world of the story" in "Fielding's Guidance of the Reader's Attitudes in Book 1, Chapters 1-11"?
5. When Fanny was stolen by gypsies, who was put in her place as a child to be raised by the Andrews?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Pamela called Shamela by a clergyman?
2. How does Fielding show his political beliefs in his work?
3. In "An Essay on the Knowledge of the Characters of Men," what does Fielding say about deceit?
4. Why does Mr. Booby go to ecclesiastical court?
5. In Martin C. Battlestin's "Thematic Meaning and Structure," what motifs are revealed?
6. Why is Shamela willing to hide her relationship from her mother at Williams's request?
7. When Joseph rescues Fanny from the ill intentions of Beau Didapper, what does Lady Booby's presence at Adam's house reveal?
8. In "Essay on Good Nature," what does Fielding say about good and ill nature?
9. How do Adam and Lady Booby differ in their reaction to Joseph and Fanny's arrival after Joseph rescues Fanny?
10. What does Wilson's choices in London reveal about his character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
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
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?
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