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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: pages 110-134.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Section 2, when Mr. B wants to give Pamela the gift of clothes, how does he try to gain her trust?
(a) By making Mrs. Jervis go with him.
(b) By making Mrs. Jervis give her.
(c) By having Lady Danvers join him.
(d) By making sure that the other servants receive gifts also.

2. As Section 3 begins, what is the reaction of Mr. B's dinner party guests to the rumors about Pamela?
(a) They are anxious to see the simple servant about whom everyone is talking.
(b) They are anxious to see the young woman about whose beauty they have heard.
(c) They want to tease and embarrass her.
(d) They try to ridicule her for spreading rumors about Mr. B.

3. What aspect of Mr. B's character is displayed when he contacts the farmer to explain why Mr. B has sent Pamela there?
(a) He is dishonest.
(b) He is insincere.
(c) He is manipulative.
(d) He is obstinate.

4. What is Mr. B's first response to seeing Pamela writing to her parents?
(a) He chastises her for neglecting the household duties.
(b) He praises her.
(c) He calls her childish and simple.
(d) He chastises her for neglecting his mother.

5. How does Pamela respond to her parents' advice?
(a) She defends Mr. B against accusations.
(b) She dismisses their advice.
(c) She promises to be careful.
(d) She agrees with their advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Section 2, what is the reaction of the other servants to Pamela's departure from Mr. B's estate?

2. In the preface to the novel, what phrase is used to describe the category to which it belongs?

3. How does Pamela seek to contribute to collaborating with Mr. Williams to arrange her escape?

4. What incident that occurs in Section 2, does Mr. B ask Pamela to keep a secret?

5. What characteristic of the society is made evident in Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B terminates the employment of servants?

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