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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. When Pamela stops at an inn on her way to her parents' home, she receives a letter from Mr. B. What important information does this letter contain?
(a) That he can no longer be in contact with her.
(b) That he does not understand why his feelings for her are so complicated.
(c) That he has read Pamela's journal and is touched by her concern when he nearly drowned despite the hardships he has put her through.
(d) That he needs time to sort out his feelings.

2. As Mrs. Jewkes expresses her fears about how Pamela will treat her after being married to Mr. B, how does Pamela show her virtuous nature towards Mrs. Jewkes?
(a) She promises to pray for her.
(b) She promises that they will be friends.
(c) She promises to help her find work elsewhere.
(d) She promises that she will hold no grudges.

3. What roles does Lady Davers' companion play in the confrontation with Mr. B?
(a) He continues to take the side of Lady Davers.
(b) He leaves because of embarrassment.
(c) He apologizes upon hearing that Mr. B is really married to Pamela.
(d) He continues to attack Pamela's background.

4. When Mr. B asks Pamela to make the final decision concerning the day for their marriage, what influences her to choose the day that she chooses?
(a) She chooses Friday because of Mr. B's birthday.
(b) Her birthday and her parents' anniversary were on Thursday.
(c) She chooses Tuesday because her parents were married on that day.
(d) She chooses Wednesday because of her birthday.

5. In the preface to the novel, what phrase is used to describe the category to which it belongs?
(a) Romance.
(b) Picaresque.
(c) Coming of age.
(d) Novel of manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words best describe the attitude reflected in Mr. B's proposition and in the articles that he presents to Pamela?

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

3. How does Mr. B try to convince Pamela that he will be faithful and true?

4. How does Mr. B make things worse with Pamela after his return?

5. In the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage, what important attitude does Mr. B display that will be necessary in a marriage to someone with Pamela's background?

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