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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: pages 57-85.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the alternative title of the novel?
(a) Virtue Seduced.
(b) The Benefits of Virtue.
(c) Or Virtue Rewarded.
(d) Virtue Tested.

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

3. What attitude does Mr. B show towards Pamela's virtue in Section 3 as she prepares to go home?
(a) He respects it.
(b) He mocks it and predicts that someone will have it.
(c) He considers it an obstacle.
(d) He considers it insincere.

4. How does Mr. B try to get rid of Pamela after the dinner party?
(a) He suggests that she should go into service at the home of Lady Danvers.
(b) He threatens to send her home.
(c) He suggests that she should go to work at the church.
(d) He threatens to send her to a home for young women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Pamela's father, how important is it for Pamela to maintain her virtue?

2. In Section 3, of what does Mr. B accuse Pamela when he sees her dressed up at the dinner party?

3. In what century was "Pamela" written?

4. How does Pamela respond to her parents' advice?

5. After Mr. B decides to send Pamela home, what excuse does he use to delay her departure?

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