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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 virtue is espoused in Fielding's work that should not be underestimated in "Thematic Meaning and Structure"?

2. What does Pierre Francois Guyot Desfontaines think Fielding is one of the best at in England in terms of writing?

3. What does Thomas Gray think Fielding's incidents are while his character portraits are natural?

4. What happens to the person from Grenada that Gil is unsure of how to help him recover from?

5. What is Conyers's relationship to Hervey in "The History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the squire respond to Don Quixote's request regarding the boy in "The Life and Adventures of the Renown'd Don Quixote"?

2. What does Thomas Gray say about Fielding's work?

3. In "An Essay on the Knowledge of the Characters of Men," what does Fielding say about deceit?

4. When Joseph rescues Fanny from the ill intentions of Beau Didapper, what does Lady Booby's presence at Adam's house reveal?

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

6. What is shocking about the peddler's revelation about Fanny's heritage?

7. Why do many critics like Fielding's characterization of Adams?

8. What is the significance of the night adventures at Booby Hall according to Mark Spilka's "Comic Resolution in Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews'"?

9. How is Pamela different from Shamela in her reaction to Mr. Booby?

10. In "Essay on Good Nature," what does Fielding say about good and ill nature?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Parson Williams. What is his role in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings? What was Fielding trying to accomplish by creating his character in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Money has particular significance in the Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. What is the significance of having money in the story? Who chases after money? Who has money? Who loses money? Who gains money? What does Fielding ultimately say about money through Joseph and the priests and what is the importance of this discovery and theses characters' roles?

Essay Topic 3

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

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