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

2. How does Pamela react to the attempts of the ladies to see her at the dinner party?
(a) She hides in Mrs. Jervis' room.
(b) She goes out of the house.
(c) She hides in a closet.
(d) She wears a disguise.

3. How does Mr. B make things worse with Pamela after his return?
(a) He beats her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He kisses and gropes her.
(d) He attacks her.

4. As Section 3 begins, what is the reaction of Mr. B's dinner party guests to the rumors about Pamela?
(a) They are anxious to see the simple servant about whom everyone is talking.
(b) They are anxious to see the young woman about whose beauty they have heard.
(c) They try to ridicule her for spreading rumors about Mr. B.
(d) They want to tease and embarrass her.

5. How does Mr. B deal with the incident in which Pamela runs to her room and lies on the floor?
(a) He tells Mrs. Jervis to take Pamela to her sleep in her room.
(b) He accuses Pamela of being a liar.
(c) He summons Mrs. Jervis and accuses Pamela of sullying his reputation when his advances were only in jest.
(d) He threatens to dismiss Pamela and Mrs. Jervis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Mr. B offer for not wanting Pamela to go to work for Lady Davers?

2. How does Mr. B try to get rid of Pamela after the dinner party?

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

4. In Section 2, after Mr. B returns from a two week absence, of what does he accuse Pamela?

5. What reason does Mr. B give for agreeing to let Pamela go home after this incident?

(see the answer key)

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