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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. At the end of Section 5, in an effort to save her virtue, what does Pamela write Mr. B about?
(a) She writes telling him of her misery and begging him not to see her.
(b) She writes telling him of her misery.
(c) She threatens to tell Lady Davers about her troubles.
(d) She threatens to inform the clergyman about her troubles.

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

3. When Mr. B asks Pamela what she will do if she is unable to interact with other ladies after they are married, how does Pamela respond?
(a) She will do accounting and social work.
(b) She will sew, knit and cook.
(c) She will spend her time with the Church.
(d) She says she will do accounting and cooking, play cards, read, write and remember her duty to God.

4. What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors?
(a) Mr. B and Mr. Andrews are reconciled.
(b) Mr. B and Mr. Williams are reconciled.
(c) Mr. B and Mrs. Jervis are reconciled.
(d) Mr. B and Pamela are reconciled.

5. How does Pamela respond to being let down by Mr. Williams?
(a) She forgives him.
(b) She forbids him to see her.
(c) She refuses to speak with him.
(d) Pamela writes him, chiding him for his openness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B storms out in anger, what appeal does Lady Davers make to Pamela?

3. According to the articles contained in Mr. B's proposition to Pamela, where will Pamela's property be located?

4. What important aspects of Pamela's character are revealed in the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage?

5. In whom does Pamela confide about the incident with Mr. B?

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