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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. Which of the following terms best describes the section of the novel that occurs when Mr. B declares his love for Pamela and his desire to marry her?
(a) Denouement.
(b) Rising action.
(c) Falling action.
(d) Climax or turning point.

2. As the first altercation between Pamela and Lady Davers escalates, how does Pamela get away from Lady Davers to meet her husband?
(a) She pushes Lady Davers out of her way.
(b) She calls Jonathan to help her.
(c) She calls for Mrs. Jewkes to help her.
(d) She escapes through a window.

3. What advice do Pamela's parents send her in response to Mr. Williams' earlier suggestion to Pamela?
(a) They encourage her to accept his idea.
(b) They ask her to defer a decision on the matter.
(c) They suggest that she discuss it with Mr. B.
(d) They forbid her to follow his suggestion.

4. 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?
(a) Heroine and villain.
(b) Protagonist and villain.
(c) Lead Roles.
(d) Protagonist and antagonist.

5. In addition to the business arrangements made after their marriage, what other arrangements do Mr. B and Pamela discuss in order to prevent future disagreements?
(a) Her management of the servants.
(b) Her involvement with other families.
(c) Her letter-writing.
(d) Routine domestic arrangements including dress and hours for eating and sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following literary devices is used by the author when he creates a situation in which Mrs. Jewkes is to become Pamela's servant, following Mrs. Jewkes' evil treatment of Pamela?

3. As Mr B. and Pamela settle down into marriage and Mr. B makes various business arrangements, what news does Mr. B give Pamela that makes her exceptionally happy?

4. When Mr. B arrives at Lincolnshire and ignores Pamela, what does Pamela worry about?

5. Which of the following phrases best reflects the theme of the section of the novel in which Mr. B and Lady Davers have their confrontation and then overcome their disagreement?

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