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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Apart from the gentry and Mr. Andrews, which other person visits Mr. B and Pamela shortly before the wedding?
(a) The clergyman.
(b) Mr. Jonathan.
(c) Mr. Williams.
(d) Mrs. Jervis.

2. 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?
(a) He believes Pamela made the situation worse.
(b) He believes that Pamela should have stayed out of the altercation.
(c) He is ashamed of Pamela because what his sister is saying may be true.
(d) He believes that Pamela is stooping too much to Lady Davers.

3. How does Mr. B react when he hears that the reason for Pamela's late arrival at tea is the behavior of Lady Davers?
(a) He apologizes and becomes angry with Lady Davers.
(b) He explains to Pamela that nothing must make her late for such engagements.
(c) He leaves to confront Lady Davers.
(d) He sends for Lady Davers.

4. In Section 11, which character is clearly opposed to the marriage between Mrs. B and Pamela?
(a) Lady Davers.
(b) Mrs. Andrews.
(c) Mrs. Jervis.
(d) Mr. Williams.

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

6. 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) They are polite but aloof.
(b) They are distant.
(c) Everyone praises her.
(d) They question her about her past.

7. According to Mr. B, how would a sham marriage have worked against him?
(a) His friend would have revealed the whole scheme.
(b) Pamela would have been miserable and his children would be illegitimate.
(c) He knew he would regret it eventually.
(d) He would have felt guilty.

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

9. How do Pamela and Lady Davers try to deal with Mr. B's rage?
(a) Both plead with Mr. B to forgive them.
(b) Both withdraw from the situation.
(c) Each one tries to explain to Mr. B that she did not mean to let the situation get out of hand.
(d) Both decide to ignore Mr. B and deal with each other.

10. When Mr. B sees Pamela's reaction to him after she overhears his conversation with Mrs. Jewkes, how does Mr. B behave?
(a) He locks himself in the closet.
(b) He dismisses Pamela again.
(c) He leaves in anger.
(d) He apologizes to Pamela.

11. 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) Sarcasm.
(c) Antithesis.
(d) Paradox.

12. What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors?
(a) Mr. B and Mr. Williams are reconciled.
(b) Mr. B and Mrs. Jervis are reconciled.
(c) Mr. B and Mr. Andrews are reconciled.
(d) Mr. B and Pamela are reconciled.

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

14. Who delivers the letter from Mr. B to Pamela while she is at the inn on her way home from Lincolnshire?
(a) Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) Mr. Colbrand.
(c) Mr. Robert.
(d) Mr. B's groom.

15. 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 Jonathan to help her.
(b) She escapes through a window.
(c) She pushes Lady Davers out of her way.
(d) She calls for Mrs. Jewkes to help her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concern has brought Pamela's father to visit in Section 10?

2. Upon hearing that Lady Davers plans to visit, how does Pamela advise Mr. B to respond?

3. 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?

4. As Mrs. Jewkes expresses her fears about how Pamela will treat her after being married to Mr. B, how does Pamela show her virtuous nature towards Mrs. Jewkes?

5. How do the members of the gentry show support for the pending marriage?

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