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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. What is the response of Pamela's parents to her first letter?
(a) They advise her to confide in one of the older servants.
(b) They advise her to come home.
(c) They warn her to be careful of Mr. B.
(d) They advise her to confide in Lady Davers.

2. In whom does Pamela confide about the incident with Mr. B?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Mrs. Jervis.
(c) Lady Davers.
(d) Mrs. Jewkes.

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

4. What incident that occurs in Section 2, does Mr. B ask Pamela to keep a secret?
(a) His attempt to kiss her.
(b) His threat to dismiss her.
(c) His promise to keep her on as a maid.
(d) The offer of employment by Lady Danvers.

5. According to Pamela's father, how important is it for Pamela to maintain her virtue?
(a) He says her virtue is important to her future.
(b) He says virtue is more important than life.
(c) He says virtue is important if she wants a good husband.
(d) He says virtue is of great importance.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of Section 1, Pamela is established as the main character pursuing a goal and Mr. B as the character who is presenting obstacles to her accomplishing her goal. Which of the following pair of words best describes these two roles?

2. What reason does Mr. B give for agreeing to let Pamela go home after this incident?

3. In Section 4 when Mr. B writes to Mr. Andrews, what does Mr. B allege about the liberties he has taken with Pamela?

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

5. In a rare outburst, what name does Pamela call Mr. B's ally in making her life difficult?

(see the answer key)

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