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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. In what periodical is an article written that finds Mr. Adams makes an agreeable character due to his innocence?

2. In "The Apology for the Clergy," what does Fielding say is serviceable to detect and expose in the clergy?

3. What does Joseph have that identifies him as Wilson's son?

4. In Shamela, Parson Tickletext writes Parson Oliver with a copy of _____.

5. Who writes "Thematic Meaning and Structure"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Martin C. Battlestin's "Thematic Meaning and Structure," what motifs are revealed?

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

4. How does Fielding define charity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fielding employs simple, minimalist, yet effective language that employs powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

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