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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. B informs Mrs. Jewkes about his imminent marriage to Pamela, what is Mrs. Jewkes' main worry?
(a) That as her mistress, Pamela will be in a position to take revenge against Mrs. Jewkes who treated her very badly.
(b) That Pamela will give her a lowly position in the household.
(c) That Pamela will dismiss her.
(d) That Mr. B will resent the role she played against Pamela.

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

3. When Mr. B demands Pamela's letters and she presents them to him in the garden, what information contained in her papers brings a significant response from Mr. B?
(a) He is curious that she worried when he almost drowned.
(b) He laments her contemplation of suicide.
(c) He realizes how badly he has affected her.
(d) He is upset that she feels so negatively towards him.

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

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

6. Following his marriage to Pamela, how is Mr. B's generosity revealed?
(a) Through his gifts to the servants.
(b) Through his gifts to Pamela.
(c) Through his gifts to Pamela, her parents and the servants.
(d) Through his gift to the church.

7. As Mr B. and Pamela settle down into marriage and Mr. B makes various business arrangements, what news does Mr. B give Pamela that makes her exceptionally happy?
(a) He plans to get her a guide to help her deal with all the social responsibilities.
(b) He plans to move her parents in with them.
(c) He plans to get her a position with the church.
(d) He plans to place her parents at his Kentish estate and to give her money for charity.

8. When Pamela arrives for tea at Mr. Simons and relates the incident with Lady Davers, how do Sir Simon's guests respond to Pamela?
(a) Everyone praises her.
(b) They are polite but aloof.
(c) They are distant.
(d) They question her about her past.

9. In Section 14, how does Pamela respond when Lady Davers asks whether she loved Mr. B during her trials?
(a) She says she did not have the presumption to do so.
(b) She says she is unsure whether she did or not.
(c) She refuses to answer.
(d) She claims that she did not love him.

10. What roles does Lady Davers' companion play in the confrontation with Mr. B?
(a) He apologizes upon hearing that Mr. B is really married to Pamela.
(b) He continues to attack Pamela's background.
(c) He continues to take the side of Lady Davers.
(d) He leaves because of embarrassment.

11. When it is confirmed for Lady Davers that Mr. B and Pamela are truly married, Lady Davers reacts negatively. What does this reaction to the news reflect about some aspects of the society in which the novel is set?
(a) She shows prejudice by saying that she doesn't want a servant girl in her family.
(b) She shows prejudice by saying that Pamela must not live in the family estate.
(c) She shows the prejudice in the society by accusing Mr. B of marrying the daughter of a beggar.
(d) She shows prejudice by insisting that Pamela should inherit nothing from her family.

12. What are the significant aspects of the conversations between Mr. B and the third visitor prior to the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela?
(a) Mr. B invites him to dinner, gives permission for him to be friends with Pamela, and invites him to officiate at the chapel.
(b) He is asked to give away Pamela.
(c) He is to exonerate Mr. B for his past wrongs.
(d) He is asked to bless the new chapel.

13. When Pamela becomes aware of this source of opposition to her marriage, why is she very worried?
(a) Because of the negative impact it will have on Mr. B's relationships.
(b) Because of the impact on her father.
(c) Because she doesn't want any disagreements with Mr. B and this person.
(d) Because she hopes that everyone will be supportive.

14. As Pamela assumes her own responsibilities as mistress of Bedfordshire, what detailed plans does she make to manage one of her own duties?
(a) She plans to keep detailed accounts of her charitabe donations.
(b) She makes plans to resume her journal and letters.
(c) She makes detailed pans to manage her household.
(d) She makes detailed plans for her social engagements.

15. How is Pamela's loyalty displayed after her marriage?
(a) She asks Mr. B to reinstate Mrs. Jervis, Mr. Longman, and Mr. Jonathan.
(b) She forgives Jonathan.
(c) She forgives Mrs. Jewkes.
(d) Through her attitude to her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. After this incident in which the Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B becomes enraged, why is Mr. B angry with Pamela as well as Lady Davers?

2. 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?

3. As the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela looms and then becomes reality, which character continues to worry that Pamela will treat him / her badly because of past wrongs done to Pamela?

4. 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?

5. When Mr. B sees Pamela's reaction to him after she overhears his conversation with Mrs. Jewkes, how does Mr. B behave?

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