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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: pages 219-242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mr. B and Pamela contemplate marriage and continue to discuss details concerning their situation, what does Pamela worry about?
(a) That Mr. B is simply trying another way to destroy her virtue.
(b) That Lady Davers will be hostile to her.
(c) That people will be rude to Mr. B for marrying below his station.
(d) That Mr. B might turn against her once more.

2. After failing to help Pamela escape, Mr. Williams writes to her introducing a different subject. What is the subject?
(a) He proposes marriage.
(b) He proposes a visit to the clergyman.
(c) He wants to take her out of Mr. B's reach.
(d) He proposes an appeal to Mr. B's sister, Lady Davers.

3. How does Mr. B try to encourage Pamela to keep the incident a secret?
(a) He promises to give her a higher place in the household.
(b) He offers her a holiday.
(c) He offers her new clothes.
(d) He offers her money.

4. After Pamela's rejection of Mr. B's proposition, Mr B renews his attempt to take liberties with her, resulting in Pamela's fainting. What new worries face Pamela after this incident?
(a) She worries that he took advantage of her after she fainted because of his approach to her.
(b) She worries that they will never be able to speak to each other after this.
(c) She worries that she may have given in to him after a drink.
(d) She is afraid of what her parents will think.

5. In Section 7 after his failed proposition and his failed attempt to seduce Pamela, what concessions does Mr. B make to allow Pamela more freedom?
(a) She can go home as long as she returns once per month.
(b) He agrees that she can contact Mr. Williams.
(c) He agrees to lessen her restraints and allow her to write to her parents as long as he can see the letters first.
(d) She can be free of Mrs. Jewkes directions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mr. B give for insisting that he must find Pamela a husband?

2. Which of the following words best describe the attitude reflected in Mr. B's proposition and in the articles that he presents to Pamela?

3. To whom does Pamela write a letter referring to what Mr. Williams proposes?

4. According to Pamela's father, how important is it for Pamela to maintain her virtue?

5. How does Mr. B react to Pamela after she responds to his proposition and the articles he proposed in it?

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