1. In her desperation to escape from Lincolnshire, Pamela contemplates suicide but she later decides against it; why?
(a) She receives a letter of inspiration from her parents.
(b) She is too afraid.
(c) She thinks the situation is not worth her life
(d) She fears that it will send her soul to eternal damnation.

2. What relation is Lady Davers to Mr. B?
(a) His sister-in-law.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His sister.
(d) His aunt.

3. 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 promises to stop helping Mr. B.
(d) He apologizes.

4. After the dinner party when Mr B disguises himself and frightens Pamela, how does she react?
(a) She calls for Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) She shrieks and faints then awakens to find Mr. B gone.
(c) She screams out for Mrs. Jervis to come.
(d) She runs out of the house.

5. What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors?
(a) Mr. B and Mr. Williams are reconciled.
(b) Mr. B and Pamela are reconciled.
(c) Mr. B and Mr. Andrews are reconciled.
(d) Mr. B and Mrs. Jervis are reconciled.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of the altercation with Lady Davers, Pamela is late to meet Mr. B at tea with Mr. Simons. How does Mr. B react when Pamela arrives late?

2. How do the members of the gentry show support for the pending marriage?

3. Faced with the realization that she is worried about Mr. B's condition, what concern does Pamela have about her response?

4. Having agreed to Pamela's departure from Bedfordshire, what condition does Mr. B impose?

5. How does Pamela respond to being let down by Mr. Williams?

(see the answer key)

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