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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 13: pages 344-372.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lady Davers respond to Pamela when she visits?
(a) She warns her against trying to seduce Mr. B.
(b) She mocks her simplicity.
(c) She praises her and speaks of hiring her.
(d) She describes her as incompetent to continue working.

2. What are the significant aspects of the conversations between Mr. B and the third visitor prior to the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela?
(a) He is to exonerate Mr. B for his past wrongs.
(b) Mr. B invites him to dinner, gives permission for him to be friends with Pamela, and invites him to officiate at the chapel.
(c) He is asked to give away Pamela.
(d) He is asked to bless the new chapel.

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

4. As Mr. B makes his new approach to Pamela, what are the financial arrangements outlined in the articles of his proposition?
(a) He will give her five hundred guineas.
(b) He will pay Pamela's father a fixed sum to cover Pamela's expenses.
(c) He will contribute to paying off the debts of Pamela's parents.
(d) He will pay Pamela a stipend each month.

5. What explanation does Mr. B offer for not wanting Pamela to go to work for Lady Davers?
(a) She will be ruined by the nephew of Lady Danvers.
(b) She will not have as good a chance of becoming a lady.
(c) She will be seduced by older men in the neighborhood.
(d) She will not be treated as well as at his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the members of the gentry show support for the pending marriage?

2. According to a short narrative passage in Section 4 after Pamela is due to go home, what new betrayal has Pamela suffered?

3. After the altercation between Mr. B and Lady Davers escalates, what finally causes the reconciliation between them?

4. What aspect of Mr. B's character is displayed when he contacts the farmer to explain why Mr. B has sent Pamela there?

5. Following his marriage to Pamela, how is Mr. B's generosity revealed?

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