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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 Pamela will give her a lowly position in the household.
(b) That Mr. B will resent the role she played against Pamela.
(c) That as her mistress, Pamela will be in a position to take revenge against Mrs. Jewkes who treated her very badly.
(d) That Pamela will dismiss her.

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

3. Which of the following terms best describes the section of the novel that occurs when Mr. B declares his love for Pamela and his desire to marry her?
(a) Falling action.
(b) Denouement.
(c) Climax or turning point.
(d) Rising action.

4. In addition to the business arrangements made after their marriage, what other arrangements do Mr. B and Pamela discuss in order to prevent future disagreements?
(a) Her management of the servants.
(b) Her involvement with other families.
(c) Routine domestic arrangements including dress and hours for eating and sleeping.
(d) Her letter-writing.

5. 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) Lady Jones and her sister-in-law.
(c) Sir Simon's family, Mr. Peters, his wife and niece, and Lady Jones and her sister-in-law .
(d) Mr Coulbrand and Sir Simon.

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

7. What disagreement do Pamela and Mr. B have in the early stages of planning their marriage?
(a) He wants to marry privately and she wants to marry in a church.
(b) He wants a big wedding with the gentry presnt and she is too shy for this.
(c) He wants to marry quickly and she wants to wait.
(d) She wants to marry privately and he wants to marry in a church.

8. 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 Bedfordshire gentry how Pamela has prevailed over her troubles.
(c) To show Mr. B's servants how he has changed.
(d) To show the servants that she overcame her troubles.

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

10. After the discussion of the incident involving Lady Davers and Pamela, how do the guests of Sir Simon pass the time?
(a) Socializing and eating.
(b) Eating, drinking, and reading poetry.
(c) Playing cards and dancing.
(d) Eating and Drinking.

11. In what way does the letter delivered from Mr. B to Pamela at the inn lay the foundation for the climax of the story?
(a) Mr. B begs her to return and promises that he will write asking her father permission to marry her.
(b) Mr. Claims that he will have his way with his proposal of cohabitation.
(c) Mr. B states that Pamela will not be allowed back to his estates.
(d) Mr. B indicates that this will be his last letter as he will marry someone else.

12. How does Mr. B try to convince Pamela that he will be faithful and true?
(a) He tries to fulfill her wishes, he encourages Pamela to write to her parents, he sends them a gift, and gives Pamela money to disperse amongst the servants.
(b) He swears that he will always make her happy.
(c) He repeatedly promises her never to be unkind again.
(d) He gives her everything she asks for.

13. Which of the following literary devices is used by the author when he creates a situation in which Mrs. Jewkes is to become Pamela's servant, following Mrs. Jewkes' evil treatment of Pamela?
(a) Irony.
(b) Paradox.
(c) Sarcasm.
(d) Antithesis.

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

15. How does Pamela feel towards Mr. B in Section 8 after overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jewkes' conversation?
(a) She wants to have nothing more to do with him.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is too inclined in Mr. B's favor and wishes she was of the right social class for him.
(d) She doesn't trust him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the tea at Sir Simon's what happens when Mr. B and Pamela return home?

2. Following his marriage to Pamela, how is Mr. B's generosity revealed?

3. Who delivers the letter from Mr. B to Pamela while she is at the inn on her way home from Lincolnshire?

4. Because the author treats the actual wedding in such an incidental way, this event could be described as a let-down or disappointment to readers expecting a big event. Which of the following terms would best describe such a let-down or disappointment?

5. As Pamela returns to Bedfordhshire and assumes her new way of life, what aspects of her character are revealed?

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