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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. When Pamela stops at an inn on her way to her parents' home, she receives a letter from Mr. B. What important information does this letter contain?
(a) That he does not understand why his feelings for her are so complicated.
(b) That he can no longer be in contact with her.
(c) That he has read Pamela's journal and is touched by her concern when he nearly drowned despite the hardships he has put her through.
(d) That he needs time to sort out his feelings.

2. Pamela overhears a conversation between Mr. B and Mrs. Jewkes in Section 8. What aspect of this conversation causes a change in her attitude to Mr. B?
(a) Lady Davers is appealing to Mr. B not to disgrace the family with any further rumors about Pamela and himself.
(b) Lady Davers is appealing to Mr. B to make an honest woman of Pamela.
(c) Mrs. Jewkes is appealing to Mr. B to save Pamela from disgrace.
(d) Mr. B refuses to go along with Mrs. Jewkes' suggestion that he should ruin Pamela.

3. To whom does Pamela write a letter referring to what Mr. Williams proposes?
(a) Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) Mr. B.
(c) Her father.
(d) Mrs. Jervis.

4. Who accompanies Lady Davers on her visit to Mr. B and Pamela following their marriage?
(a) Jackey.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Mrs. Jervis.
(d) Mrs. Jewkes.

5. Following his marriage to Pamela, how is Mr. B's generosity revealed?
(a) Through his gifts to Pamela, her parents and the servants.
(b) Through his gifts to Pamela.
(c) Through his gift to the church.
(d) Through his gifts to the servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because the author treats the actual wedding in such an incidental way, this event could be described as a let-down or disappointment to readers expecting a big event. Which of the following terms would best describe such a let-down or disappointment?

2. As the first altercation between Pamela and Lady Davers escalates, how does Pamela get away from Lady Davers to meet her husband?

3. After returning to Mr. B at Lincolnshire, what happens when Pamela visits Mr. B at the beginning of Section 9?

4. As the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela looms and then becomes reality, which character continues to worry that Pamela will treat him / her badly because of past wrongs done to Pamela?

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

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