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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. 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 needs time to sort out his feelings.
(b) That he does not understand why his feelings for her are so complicated.
(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 can no longer be in contact with her.

2. Apart from the gentry and Mr. Andrews, which other person visits Mr. B and Pamela shortly before the wedding?
(a) The clergyman.
(b) Mrs. Jervis.
(c) Mr. Jonathan.
(d) Mr. Williams.

3. Upon hearing that Lady Davers plans to visit, how does Pamela advise Mr. B to respond?
(a) She urges him to be kind to his sister.
(b) She warns him to keep Lady Davers away from her.
(c) She asks him to keep Lady Davers quiet.
(d) She encourages him to seek the support of his sister.

4. After Mr. Williams apologizes to Pamela for disclosing their plans, who writes to him about Mr. B's plans to visit?
(a) Lady Davers.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) John Arnold.
(d) Mrs. Jervis.

5. At the end of Section 7, it is evident that Mr. B has contradictory feelings about Pamela. How does he communicate these feelings to Pamela?
(a) He praises Pamela but confesses he cannot stand the thought of marriage nor the thought of her marrying another man.
(b) He has already comitted to someone but he cannot do without Pamela.
(c) He wants to be with her but his social status forbids this.
(d) He cannot marry her but he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pamela becomes aware of this source of opposition to her marriage, why is she very worried?

2. After Mr. B ignores Pamela for some time during his visit to Lincolnshire, what surprising turn of events occurs?

3. What is Pamela's state of mind at the end of the section in which she marries Mr. B and he displays his love and generosity?

4. Following their return to Bedfordshire, Mr. B brings several persons to meet Pamela. Who are among the earliest to visit?

5. After Pamela's rejection of Mr. B's proposition, Mr B renews his attempt to take liberties with her, resulting in Pamela's fainting. What new worries face Pamela after this incident?

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