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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15: pages 388-412.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After failing to help Pamela escape, Mr. Williams writes to her introducing a different subject. What is the subject?
(a) He proposes a visit to the clergyman.
(b) He proposes an appeal to Mr. B's sister, Lady Davers.
(c) He wants to take her out of Mr. B's reach.
(d) He proposes marriage.

2. How does Lady Davers attempt to spoil the relationship between Pamela and Mr. B after she learns of the marriage?
(a) She reveals that Mr. B already has a wife who is mentally ill.
(b) She reveals information about Sally Godfrey, the woman whom Mr. B ruined.
(c) She reveals that Mr. B has illegitimate children.
(d) She reveals information about Mr. B's past exploits with several women.

3. When Pamela arrives for tea at Mr. Simons and relates the incident with Lady Davers, how do Sir Simon's guests respond to Pamela?
(a) Everyone praises her.
(b) They are distant.
(c) They are polite but aloof.
(d) They question her about her past.

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

5. What is Pamela's response to the idea proposed by Mr. Williams?
(a) She rejects the idea unless Mr. B consents.
(b) She agrees.
(c) She rejects it until she can see her parents.
(d) She dismisses it altogether.

Short Answer Questions

1. When it is confirmed for Lady Davers that Mr. B and Pamela are truly married, Lady Davers reacts negatively. What does this reaction to the news reflect about some aspects of the society in which the novel is set?

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

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

4. When Mr. B demands Pamela's letters and she presents them to him in the garden, what information contained in her papers brings a significant response from Mr. B?

5. As Lady Davers reacts negatively to the news of the marriage, what does Mr. B insist that Pamela should do?

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