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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 4, when Pamela hears of the possibility of Mr. B visiting Lincolnshire, how does she try to end the problems between her and Mr. B?
(a) She asks Mrs. Jewkes to tell him she wishes to be left alone.
(b) She writes him a letter begging him not to see her.
(c) She asks a clergyman to warn Mr. B about approaching her.
(d) She asks Mr. Longman to speak to Mr. B.

2. What is Mr. B's first response to seeing Pamela writing to her parents?
(a) He chastises her for neglecting his mother.
(b) He calls her childish and simple.
(c) He chastises her for neglecting the household duties.
(d) He praises her.

3. After Mr. Williams is involved in an incident and is visited by Mrs. Jewkes, how does he let Pamela down?
(a) He reveals everything to Mr. B.
(b) He reveals everything to the gentry.
(c) He tells Mrs. Jewkes everything that has passed between him and Pamela.
(d) He reveals everything to Lady Davers.

4. How does Pamela react to the attempts of the ladies to see her at the dinner party?
(a) She hides in Mrs. Jervis' room.
(b) She hides in a closet.
(c) She goes out of the house.
(d) She wears a disguise.

5. What reason does Mr. B give for agreeing to let Pamela go home after this incident?
(a) She is too much trouble.
(b) He is tired of her hypocrisy.
(c) She is telling lies on him.
(d) He will be marrying soon.

6. What attitude does Mr. B show towards Pamela's virtue in Section 3 as she prepares to go home?
(a) He mocks it and predicts that someone will have it.
(b) He considers it an obstacle.
(c) He considers it insincere.
(d) He respects it.

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

8. In the preface to the novel, what phrase is used to describe the category to which it belongs?
(a) Romance.
(b) Novel of manners.
(c) Picaresque.
(d) Coming of age.

9. According to the articles contained in Mr. B's proposition to Pamela, where will Pamela's property be located?
(a) Kent.
(b) Bedfordshire.
(c) London.
(d) Lincolnshire.

10. What does Mr. B communicate to the farmer about Pamela?
(a) That she needs to be kept there until Mr. B can join her.
(b) That she will be met there by Mrs. Jewkes who will go with her to Bedfordshire.
(c) That she must be kept there until her father comes for her.
(d) That he means to save her from a dangerous love affair.

11. Throughout Section 5, when Pamela's movements are restricted and monitored, which character is Mr. B's chief ally?
(a) Mr. Williams.
(b) Mrs. Jewkes.
(c) Mrs. Jervis.
(d) Lady Davers.

12. What reference to marriage does Mr. B include in the articles that he sets out in his proposition to Pamela?
(a) He will marry her after twelve months of cohabitation if her good behavior continues.
(b) He will review the possibility of marrying her after two years.
(c) There is no reference to marriage
(d) He will marry her after she has a child.

13. How does Pamela respond to being let down by Mr. Williams?
(a) Pamela writes him, chiding him for his openness.
(b) She refuses to speak with him.
(c) She forbids him to see her.
(d) She forgives him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pamela wish that Mr. B would give her money instead of nice clothes?

2. According to a short narrative passage in Section 4 after Pamela is due to go home, what new betrayal has Pamela suffered?

3. What aspect of Mr. B's character is displayed when he contacts the farmer to explain why Mr. B has sent Pamela there?

4. What is the response of Pamela's parents to her first letter?

5. What event leads Pamela to plot her own escape?

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