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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. In Letter 2, what does Shamela say about the squire?

3. "Joseph Andrews" presents the moral problems of the assault against and the preservation of _______.

4. What shows Wilson has made foolish choices in vices represented as typical of London?

5. In "Essay on Good Nature," good nature delights in ________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Fielding define charity?

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

7. How does Fielding show his political beliefs in his work?

8. How is Adams similar to Don Quixote?

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

10. How is Le Roman Comique similar to Joseph Andrews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coming of age is a major theme of Joseph Andrews. How is this theme explored and expressed in the book? What experiences does Joseph have that help him progress into adulthood?

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

Describe the social, cultural, and economic environment of Joseph Andrews. What are common customs? What is considered taboo? How do characters such as the Parson and clergyman offer his values and beliefs to Joseph? What effect does this have on Joseph and which values does he adopt?

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