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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: pages 301-344.

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) Coming of age.
(c) Picaresque.
(d) Romance.

2. In what century was "Pamela" written?
(a) The seventeenth.
(b) The nineteenth.
(c) The sixteenth.
(d) The eighteenth.

3. 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 help her find work elsewhere.
(b) She promises that she will hold no grudges.
(c) She promises to pray for her.
(d) She promises that they will be friends.

4. 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 power of the rich over the poor.
(c) The relationship between men and women.
(d) Family relationships.

5. What event leads Pamela to plot her own escape?
(a) Mr. Andrews asks Mr. Williams to stay out of the situation.
(b) Mr. Williams no longer wants to help her.
(c) The death of Mr. Williams' colleague.
(d) Mr. B forbids Mr. Williams to help her.

Short Answer Questions

1. While entertaining his guests who show support for him and Pamela, how does Mr. B show his willingness to accept responsibility for his past wrongs?

2. During an airing in the chariot, what impresses Pamela about Mr. B?

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

4. At the end of Section 5, in an effort to save her virtue, what does Pamela write Mr. B about?

5. When Mr. B informs Mrs. Jewkes about his imminent marriage to Pamela, what is Mrs. Jewkes' main worry?

(see the answer key)

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