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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. Adams and Joseph Andrews embody the essential virtues of __________ in "Thematic Meaning and Structure"?

2. Who writes "Thematic Meaning and Structure"?

3. In "Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane," who does Gil meet from Grenada?

4. Who does Don Quixote defeat in a fight and sends the man to present himself to Lady Donna Dulcinea?

5. Unlike Joseph Andrews, Mr. Wilson's difficulties initially result from _______.

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. Why does Shamela plot to seduce Mr. Booby?

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

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

5. How is Adams similar to Don Quixote?

6. In Dick Taylor Jr.'s "Joseph as Hero in 'Joseph Andrews,'" how is Joseph characterized?

7. Why is Pamela called Shamela by a clergyman?

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

9. Why does Mr. Booby go to ecclesiastical court?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful establishes connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic stimuli. The author uses these images to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this story.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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