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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the end of Section 1, it is evident that the author is making use of the epistolary style of writing. To what does this refer?
(a) The pastoral setting in which the action takes place.
(b) The many biblical allusions.
(c) The exchange of letters between the characters.
(d) The relationships between different social classes.

2. While becoming more restricted by Mrs. Jewkes at Lincolnshire, how does Pamela try to get help?
(a) She identifies a sober clergyman whom she trusts to help her.
(b) She write to Mr. Longman.
(c) She writes to Sir Simon.
(d) She asks Mrs Jewkes to help her.

3. When given the opportunity to apologize for her insolence and continue working, what does Mrs. Jervis do?
(a) She promises to think about it.
(b) She refuses because of Mr. B's treatment of Pamela.
(c) She accepts and apologizes.
(d) She says she will return after Pamela leaves.

4. What aspect of Mr. B's character is displayed when he contacts the farmer to explain why Mr. B has sent Pamela there?
(a) He is obstinate.
(b) He is dishonest.
(c) He is insincere.
(d) He is manipulative.

5. About what does Mr. B write to Pamela while she is waiting to go home in Section 5?
(a) He tells her to pay attention to the guidance of Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) He writes begging Pamela to see him.
(c) He tells her he is sorry for his poor behavior.
(d) He tells her to be careful of the clergyman.

6. How does Lady Davers respond to Pamela when she visits?
(a) She describes her as incompetent to continue working.
(b) She warns her against trying to seduce Mr. B.
(c) She praises her and speaks of hiring her.
(d) She mocks her simplicity.

7. What incident that occurs in Section 2, does Mr. B ask Pamela to keep a secret?
(a) The offer of employment by Lady Danvers.
(b) His threat to dismiss her.
(c) His attempt to kiss her.
(d) His promise to keep her on as a maid.

8. What characteristic of the society is made evident in Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B terminates the employment of servants?
(a) The power of the rich over the poor.
(b) The relationship between men and women.
(c) The attitude of the lower class to the upper class.
(d) Family relationships.

9. About what plan devised by Mr. B against Mr. Williams does Pamela accidentally read in a letter from Mr. B?
(a) He plans to have Mr. Williams imprisoned for debt.
(b) He plans to use his influence to have Mr. Williams dismissed from the Church.
(c) He plans to cause Mr. Williams to be sued.
(d) He plans to have Mr. Williams lose his house.

10. In Section 2, after Mr. B returns from a two week absence, of what does he accuse Pamela?
(a) Of neglecting her duties.
(b) Of lying.
(c) Of stealing.
(d) Of being useless and artful.

11. After Mr. B decides to send Pamela home, what excuse does he use to delay her departure?
(a) That she must wait for Mrs. Jervis to go with her.
(b) That she must await Jonathan to take her.
(c) That she must finish the waistcoat she has been making for him.
(d) That she must wait for her father to come and take her.

12. According to Pamela's father, how important is it for Pamela to maintain her virtue?
(a) He says virtue is more important than life.
(b) He says her virtue is important to her future.
(c) He says virtue is important if she wants a good husband.
(d) He says virtue is of great importance.

13. How does Pamela seek to contribute to collaborating with Mr. Williams to arrange her escape?
(a) She writes a letter to her father asking him to meet her.
(b) She promises to meet Mr. Williams at an agreed location from which he will take her to her parents.
(c) She writes to Mr. B and points out that she will find her way home.
(d) She offers Mr. Williams half her money to procure a horse and carriage.

14. How does Pamela respond to Mr. B's proposition and the articles contained in it?
(a) She asks to discuss the matter with her father.
(b) She asks for time to consider.
(c) She accepts them but asks for two to be changed.
(d) She writes rejecting him and asking him to reconsider before ruining her.

15. As Section 3 begins, what is the reaction of Mr. B's dinner party guests to the rumors about Pamela?
(a) They are anxious to see the simple servant about whom everyone is talking.
(b) They want to tease and embarrass her.
(c) They are anxious to see the young woman about whose beauty they have heard.
(d) They try to ridicule her for spreading rumors about Mr. B.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a rare outburst, what name does Pamela call Mr. B's ally in making her life difficult?

2. What is the alternative title of the novel?

3. What explanation does Mr. B offer for not wanting Pamela to go to work for Lady Davers?

4. What is Mr. B's first response to seeing Pamela writing to her parents?

5. What advice do Pamela's parents send her in response to Mr. Williams' earlier suggestion to Pamela?

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