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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it useful for the author to bring Pamela back to Bedfordshire after her marriage?
(a) To create contrast and irony as the change in Pamela's circumstances taking her where her troubles began.
(b) To show the servants that she overcame her troubles.
(c) To show Mr. B's servants how he has changed.
(d) To show the Bedfordshire gentry how Pamela has prevailed over her troubles.

2. During an airing in the chariot, what impresses Pamela about Mr. B?
(a) His attentiveness to her.
(b) His willingness to reinstate Mrs. Jervis.
(c) His provisions to take care of her parents.
(d) His discussion of English authors.

3. While entertaining his guests who show support for him and Pamela, how does Mr. B show his willingness to accept responsibility for his past wrongs?
(a) He asks for forgiveness for his wrongs against other women.
(b) He apologizes publicly to Pamela and her family.
(c) He tells his guests of his past treatment of Pamela, giving her all credit and accepting the discredit.
(d) He acknowledges his faults.

4. How does Lady Davers attempt to spoil the relationship between Pamela and Mr. B after she learns of the marriage?
(a) She reveals information about Sally Godfrey, the woman whom Mr. B ruined.
(b) She reveals that Mr. B has illegitimate children.
(c) She reveals that Mr. B already has a wife who is mentally ill.
(d) She reveals information about Mr. B's past exploits with several women.

5. On the eve of Pamela's departure from Lincolnshire, what specific agreement is reached between Pamela and Miss Darnford?
(a) They agree to take holidays together.
(b) They agree to visit Lady Davers together.
(c) They agree to correspond with each other.
(d) They agree to visit each other.

6. As the novel approaches its final stages, Pamela and Mr. B return to the estate in Bedfordshire and the reader anticipates the reaction of the servants who were previously Pamela's colleagues. How is Pamela treated by the servants?
(a) They are hostile to her.
(b) They are sullen when presented to her.
(c) They rejoice at seeing her.
(d) They are indifferent to her.

7. How does Pamela feel when the young ladies from the gentry invite her to join them for dinner?
(a) She feels comfortable with them.
(b) She knows they are ridiculing her.
(c) She feels unworthy of them.
(d) She dislikes being with them.

8. As a result of the altercation with Lady Davers, Pamela is late to meet Mr. B at tea with Mr. Simons. How does Mr. B react when Pamela arrives late?
(a) He greets her warmly.
(b) He demands an explanation.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He is angry and treats his wife coldly.

9. How does Mr. Andrews feel after Pamela tells him all that has transpired leading to the plans for her marriage?
(a) He is happy to be reunited with Pamela but he is eager to return to tell his wife.
(b) He is anxious about her safety.
(c) He is distressed.
(d) He is still hostile to Mr. B.

10. What condition does Pamela find Mr. B in when she returns at the end of Section 8?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) He is desperate and depressed.
(c) He is distresed and acting in a crazy manner.
(d) He is very ill.

11. As the first altercation between Pamela and Lady Davers escalates, how does Pamela get away from Lady Davers to meet her husband?
(a) She pushes Lady Davers out of her way.
(b) She calls Jonathan to help her.
(c) She calls for Mrs. Jewkes to help her.
(d) She escapes through a window.

12. As Lady Davers reacts negatively to the news of the marriage, what does Mr. B insist that Pamela should do?
(a) He asks Pamela to speak with Lady Davers privately.
(b) He tells Pamela that she need not have anything to do with his sister.
(c) He excuses Pamela from dining with them.
(d) He insists that Pamela join them for dinner.

13. At the beginning of Section 10 when everyone becomes interested in seeing Pamela, which members of the gentry visit Pamela and Mr. B?
(a) Lady Davers. Jackey and the entourage.
(b) Sir Simon's family, Mr. Peters, his wife and niece, and Lady Jones and her sister-in-law .
(c) Mr Coulbrand and Sir Simon.
(d) Lady Jones and her sister-in-law.

14. After returning to Mr. B at Lincolnshire, what happens when Pamela visits Mr. B at the beginning of Section 9?
(a) He is happy and asks for forgiveness.
(b) He is happy with her but asks that she does not see Mr. Williams.
(c) He is happy and asks Pamela to set the date for the marrriage.
(d) He is still uncertain and asks for more time.

15. How are Pamela's parents treated upon Mr. B's return to Bedfordshire?
(a) He arranges a stipend for them.
(b) He arranges a position in the church for Mr. Andrews and invites Mrs. Andrews to spend her spare time with Pamela.
(c) He arranges for them to live there.
(d) He toasts them and suggests to Mr. Longman that they manage his Kentish estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pamela overhears a conversation between Mr. B and Mrs. Jewkes in Section 8. What aspect of this conversation causes a change in her attitude to Mr. B?

2. As Pamela settles down at her home in Bedfordshire and sets up her household, how does she demonstrate her ongoing commitment to her parents?

3. When Pamela becomes aware of this source of opposition to her marriage, why is she very worried?

4. What are the significant aspects of the conversations between Mr. B and the third visitor prior to the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela?

5. After the altercation between Mr. B and Lady Davers escalates, what finally causes the reconciliation between them?

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