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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 85-110.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristic of the society is made evident in Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B terminates the employment of servants?
(a) The attitude of the lower class to the upper class.
(b) The relationship between men and women.
(c) The power of the rich over the poor.
(d) Family relationships.

2. 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) Protagonist and villain.
(b) Lead Roles.
(c) Protagonist and antagonist.
(d) Heroine and villain.

3. At the end of Section 2, what is the reaction of the other servants to Pamela's departure from Mr. B's estate?
(a) They are happy to see her go.
(b) They curse her for giving Mr. B a bad name.
(c) They mourn at her departure.
(d) They are indifferent.

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

5. After being confronted by Pamela, what does Robin do about his assistance to Mr. B and his scheme against Pamela?
(a) He tells Pamela that he will make it up to her by helping her.
(b) He explains that he has no choice but to help Mr. B.
(c) He apologizes.
(d) He promises to stop helping Mr. B.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Andrews arrives looking for Pamela, how does Mr. B explain her absence?

2. After the dinner party when Mr. B disguises himself, what is Mr. B's response to Mrs. Jervis?

3. After the dinner party when Mr B disguises himself and frightens Pamela, how does she react?

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

5. By the end of Section 1, it is evident that the author is making use of the epistolary style of writing. To what does this refer?

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