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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 sound makes Ragotin tumble off his horse in "Le Roman Comique"?

3. Who writes "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded"?

4. In Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux's "Le Paysan parvenu ou les Memoirs de M***," who protects his honor from Genevieve?

5. In "Fielding's Guidance of the Reader's Attitudes in Book 1, Chapters 1-11," the narrator in "Joseph Andrews" is a _____ character.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Adams and Joseph reveal the essential virtues of the good man?

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

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

4. Why is Pamela called Shamela by a clergyman?

5. How do Adam and Lady Booby differ in their reaction to Joseph and Fanny's arrival after Joseph rescues Fanny?

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

7. How is Adams similar to Don Quixote?

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

9. Why is Shamela willing to hide her relationship from her mother at Williams's request?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love and sexuality is a theme within the story. Describe how Joseph grows aware of sexuality and the principles he learns about love from his journey.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Secrecy is a recurring theme in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Which characters have secrets and what are they? How are these secrets revealed? Do these secrets result in ominous consequences or not? Do any of them have happy endings?

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