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

2. What is Shamela warned about not repeating in Letter 3 by Henrietta?

3. What does Don Quixote try to dissuade a squire from doing to a boy?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Shamela plot to seduce Mr. Booby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as exhibited in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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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