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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Pamela's failed attempt at escaping, what news of Mr. B causes her to worry about him?
(a) She hears of him being held up by thugs.
(b) She hears of his fall from a horse.
(c) She hears of him being shot in a hunting accident.
(d) She hears of him almost drowning in a hunting accident.

2. In her desperation to escape from Lincolnshire, Pamela contemplates suicide but she later decides against it; why?
(a) She receives a letter of inspiration from her parents.
(b) She is too afraid.
(c) She thinks the situation is not worth her life
(d) She fears that it will send her soul to eternal damnation.

3. 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 manipulative.
(b) He is insincere.
(c) He is obstinate.
(d) He is dishonest.

4. After being confronted by Pamela, what does Robin do about his assistance to Mr. B and his scheme against Pamela?
(a) He promises to stop helping Mr. B.
(b) He explains that he has no choice but to help Mr. B.
(c) He apologizes.
(d) He tells Pamela that he will make it up to her by helping her.

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

6. What event leads Pamela to plot her own escape?
(a) Mr. Williams no longer wants to help her.
(b) The death of Mr. Williams' colleague.
(c) Mr. B forbids Mr. Williams to help her.
(d) Mr. Andrews asks Mr. Williams to stay out of the situation.

7. What is the response of Pamela's parents to her first letter?
(a) They advise her to confide in one of the older servants.
(b) They advise her to confide in Lady Davers.
(c) They warn her to be careful of Mr. B.
(d) They advise her to come home.

8. Upon hearing the response of the gentry toward her plight, what does Pamela ask Mr. Williams to do to help her?
(a) To send her letters to her parents and pray for her.
(b) To appeal to Mr. B on her behalf.
(c) To send back her letters.
(d) To pray for her.

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

10. How does Mr. B deal with the incident in which Pamela runs to her room and lies on the floor?
(a) He accuses Pamela of being a liar.
(b) He threatens to dismiss Pamela and Mrs. Jervis.
(c) He summons Mrs. Jervis and accuses Pamela of sullying his reputation when his advances were only in jest.
(d) He tells Mrs. Jervis to take Pamela to her sleep in her room.

11. In Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B agrees to let Pamela go home, what is Pamela's attitude toward Mr. B?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She is determined to take revenge.
(c) She wishes him well for his mother's sake.
(d) She has mixed feelings about him.

12. Pamela's worries about Mr. B's safety and about what he might have heard from Mrs. Jewkes about Pamela, suggest that she has mixed feelings about Mr. B even though he has been so brutal to her; which of the following literary devices is exemplified in this situation?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Irony.
(c) Sarcasm.
(d) Metaphor.

13. At the end of Section 5, in an effort to save her virtue, what does Pamela write Mr. B about?
(a) She threatens to tell Lady Davers about her troubles.
(b) She threatens to inform the clergyman about her troubles.
(c) She writes telling him of her misery and begging him not to see her.
(d) She writes telling him of her misery.

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

15. As Pamela discovers her situation with Mrs. Jewkes in Section 5, how does Pamela seek assistance from Mr. Williams?
(a) She asks Mrs. Jewkes to ask him to help her.
(b) She meets Mr. Williams at the post office and describes her plight.
(c) She hides a letter to Mr. Williams asking him to help her escape.
(d) She meets Mr. Williams at the church and seeks help.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Following the dinner party incidents, what does Mr. B do to Pamela?

3. When Mr. Andrews arrives looking for Pamela, how does Mr. B explain her absence?

4. What reason does Mr. B give for agreeing to let Pamela go home after this incident?

5. Which of the following words best describe the attitude reflected in Mr. B's proposition and in the articles that he presents to Pamela?

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