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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 writes rejecting him and asking him to reconsider before ruining her.
(d) She accepts them but asks for two to be changed.

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

3. What is the alternative title of the novel?
(a) Or Virtue Rewarded.
(b) Virtue Seduced.
(c) Virtue Tested.
(d) The Benefits of Virtue.

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

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

6. After Mr. B ignores Pamela for some time during his visit to Lincolnshire, what surprising turn of events occurs?
(a) He asks her to be his wife.
(b) He encourages her to contact Mr. Williams.
(c) Mr. B visits Pamela and commands her to dine with him.
(d) Mr. B asks her to be his mistress.

7. To whom does Pamela write a letter referring to what Mr. Williams proposes?
(a) Mr. B.
(b) Mrs. Jervis.
(c) Her father.
(d) Mrs. Jewkes.

8. 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?
(a) She worries that he took advantage of her after she fainted because of his approach to her.
(b) She worries that they will never be able to speak to each other after this.
(c) She worries that she may have given in to him after a drink.
(d) She is afraid of what her parents will think.

9. 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 virtue is important if she wants a good husband.
(c) He says her virtue is important to her future.
(d) He says virtue is of great importance.

10. When Mr. Andrews arrives looking for Pamela, how does Mr. B explain her absence?
(a) He clams she has gone to Lady Davers.
(b) He says she has already left for home.
(c) He denies any knowledge of her whereabouts.
(d) He claims to have sent her to wait upon a bishop's wife.

11. What is Pamela's response to the idea proposed by Mr. Williams?
(a) She agrees.
(b) She rejects the idea unless Mr. B consents.
(c) She rejects it until she can see her parents.
(d) She dismisses it altogether.

12. 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 offers Mr. Williams half her money to procure a horse and carriage.
(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.

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

14. In Section 7 after his failed proposition and his failed attempt to seduce Pamela, what concessions does Mr. B make to allow Pamela more freedom?
(a) She can be free of Mrs. Jewkes directions.
(b) She can go home as long as she returns once per month.
(c) He agrees to lessen her restraints and allow her to write to her parents as long as he can see the letters first.
(d) He agrees that she can contact Mr. Williams.

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 are anxious to see the young woman about whose beauty they have heard.
(c) They want to tease and embarrass her.
(d) They try to ridicule her for spreading rumors about Mr. B.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her desperation to escape from Lincolnshire, Pamela contemplates suicide but she later decides against it; why?

2. 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?

3. How does Pamela respond to being let down by Mr. Williams?

4. After Pamela's failed attempt at escaping, what news of Mr. B causes her to worry about him?

5. What does Pamela learn through a letter from Mr. Williams about the gentry and their attitude toward her situation?

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