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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. Why does Pamela wish that Mr. B would give her money instead of nice clothes?
(a) Because she wants to save for the future.
(b) So she can go home.
(c) So she can send money for her parents.
(d) Because she is not interested in clothes

2. When Mr. B asks Pamela to make the final decision concerning the day for their marriage, what influences her to choose the day that she chooses?
(a) Her birthday and her parents' anniversary were on Thursday.
(b) She chooses Wednesday because of her birthday.
(c) She chooses Friday because of Mr. B's birthday.
(d) She chooses Tuesday because her parents were married on that day.

3. At the end of the story, how is it made clear that Mr. B has still not recovered from almost losing Pamela to Mr. Williams?
(a) He continually accuses Pamela of having encouraged Mr. Williams to propose to her.
(b) His will stipulates that arrangements made for Pamela will only be carried out if she does not marry Mr. Williams.
(c) He continually asks Pamela if she loved Mr. Williams.
(d) He makes Pamela promise never to marry Mr. Williams.

4. In the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage, what important attitude does Mr. B display that will be necessary in a marriage to someone with Pamela's background?
(a) He does not tolerate disrespect to his wife.
(b) He does not allow his wife to get into such arguments.
(c) He tries to keep the peace.
(d) He protects his wife from criticism.

5. At the beginning of Section 6, what tragedy befalls Mr. Williams?
(a) He is involved in an accident.
(b) Mr. B attacks him for interfering with Pamela.
(c) He is attacked by two rogues and his belongings are stolen.
(d) He is dismissed from the Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feelings towards Pamela has Mr. B displayed after she reacts to overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jeweks' conversation in Section 8?

2. After Mr. B decides to send Pamela home, what excuse does he use to delay her departure?

3. In what way does the letter delivered from Mr. B to Pamela at the inn lay the foundation for the climax of the story?

4. After Mr. Williams apologizes to Pamela for disclosing their plans, who writes to him about Mr. B's plans to visit?

5. 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?

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