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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: pages 160-189.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 7 after his failed proposition and his failed attempt to seduce Pamela, what concessions does Mr. B make to allow Pamela more freedom?
(a) She can go home as long as she returns once per month.
(b) He agrees that she can contact Mr. Williams.
(c) He agrees to lessen her restraints and allow her to write to her parents as long as he can see the letters first.
(d) She can be free of Mrs. Jewkes directions.

2. What does Mr. B communicate to the farmer about Pamela?
(a) That she will be met there by Mrs. Jewkes who will go with her to Bedfordshire.
(b) That she needs to be kept there until Mr. B can join her.
(c) That she must be kept there until her father comes for her.
(d) That he means to save her from a dangerous love affair.

3. 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 want to tease and embarrass her.
(c) They are anxious to see the young woman about whose beauty they have heard.
(d) They try to ridicule her for spreading rumors about Mr. B.

4. In Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B agrees to let Pamela go home, what is Pamela's attitude toward Mr. B?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She has mixed feelings about him.
(c) She is determined to take revenge.
(d) She wishes him well for his mother's sake.

5. In Section 3, of what does Mr. B accuse Pamela when he sees her dressed up at the dinner party?
(a) He says she has lied about where she got her clothes.
(b) He says she is a hypocrite for wearing disguises to attract him while pretending to reject his advances.
(c) He says she has worn clothes without his permission.
(d) He says she has dressed up to attract men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What attitude does Mr. B show towards Pamela's virtue in Section 3 as she prepares to go home?

3. What reason does Mr. B give for insisting that he must find Pamela a husband?

4. What is Pamela's response to the idea proposed by Mr. Williams?

5. How does Pamela seek to contribute to collaborating with Mr. Williams to arrange her escape?

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