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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. What concern has brought Pamela's father to visit in Section 10?
(a) That Mr. B will not follow through with the plan to marry her.
(b) That she has been betrayed.
(c) That she will not be able to fit in.
(d) That she is in danger with Mr. B.

2. 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?
(a) She shows prejudice by saying that she doesn't want a servant girl in her family.
(b) She shows prejudice by insisting that Pamela should inherit nothing from her family.
(c) She shows the prejudice in the society by accusing Mr. B of marrying the daughter of a beggar.
(d) She shows prejudice by saying that Pamela must not live in the family estate.

3. 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?
(a) Falling action.
(b) Anti-climax.
(c) Denouement.
(d) Turning point.

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?
(a) Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) Lady Davers.
(c) Mr. B.
(d) Jonathan.

5. In Section 14, how does Pamela respond when Lady Davers asks whether she loved Mr. B during her trials?
(a) She says she is unsure whether she did or not.
(b) She refuses to answer.
(c) She says she did not have the presumption to do so.
(d) She claims that she did not love him.

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. As Pamela assumes her own responsibilities as mistress of Bedfordshire, what detailed plans does she make to manage one of her own duties?

3. What causes the first confrontation between Pamela and Lady Davers, when Lady Davers arrives?

4. About what plan devised by Mr. B against Mr. Williams does Pamela accidentally read in a letter from Mr. B?

5. After being confronted by Pamela, what does Robin do about his assistance to Mr. B and his scheme against Pamela?

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