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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the altercation between Mr. B and Lady Davers escalates, what finally causes the reconciliation between them?
(a) Sir Simon appeals to Lady Davers to forgive her brother.
(b) Mrs. Jervis intervenes and guides and encourages Mr. B to forgive his sister.
(c) Sir Simon appeals to Mr. B to forgive his sister.
(d) As he sees the two women reconcile, Mr. B is pleased and salutes them both.

2. What feelings towards Pamela has Mr. B displayed after she reacts to overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jeweks' conversation in Section 8?
(a) He treats her badly most of the time.
(b) He vacillates between negative and positive feelings towards Pamela.
(c) He is angrier than ever.
(d) His hostility towards her is diminishing.

3. What condition does Mr. B impose when he tells Pamela that she can let her parents know about the marriage?
(a) She must ensure that they keep it a secret.
(b) She must explain that they cannot attend.
(c) She must insist that they invite no relatives on their side.
(d) They must move to his estate immediately.

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?
(a) Falling action.
(b) Denouement.
(c) Turning point.
(d) Anti-climax.

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

6. 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 decide to ignore Mr. B and deal with each other.
(c) Each one tries to explain to Mr. B that she did not mean to let the situation get out of hand.
(d) Both withdraw from the situation.

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

8. What concern has brought Pamela's father to visit in Section 10?
(a) That she has been betrayed.
(b) That she is in danger with Mr. B.
(c) That she will not be able to fit in.
(d) That Mr. B will not follow through with the plan to marry her.

9. 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?
(a) Lady Davers is appealing to Mr. B to make an honest woman of Pamela.
(b) Mr. B refuses to go along with Mrs. Jewkes' suggestion that he should ruin Pamela.
(c) Mrs. Jewkes is appealing to Mr. B to save Pamela from disgrace.
(d) Lady Davers is appealing to Mr. B not to disgrace the family with any further rumors about Pamela and himself.

10. In Section 8, Pamela again discovers by accident, that Mr. B is devising yet another scheme to have his way with her. Of what does this scheme consist?
(a) He plans to hire an attorney to stage a false marriage between her and Mr. B.
(b) He plans to sue Mr. Williams for assault.
(c) He plans to make arrangements for Pamela's parents to take money for allowing Pamela to live with him.
(d) He plans to marry someone of his own social class.

11. In Section 10, when members of the gentry visit Mr. B and Pamela, what is their reaction to Pamela?
(a) Everyone praises her.
(b) They are cordial.
(c) They are respectful but unfriendly.
(d) They are distant.

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

13. In the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage, what important attitude does Mr. B display that will be necessary in a marriage to someone with Pamela's background?
(a) He does not tolerate disrespect to his wife.
(b) He protects his wife from criticism.
(c) He does not allow his wife to get into such arguments.
(d) He tries to keep the peace.

14. How does Pamela celebrate her marriage when she returns to Bedfordshire?
(a) She gives the servants monetary gifts.
(b) She gets involved with the church.
(c) She presents herself to the gentry.
(d) She buys new clothes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors?

2. How are Pamela's parents treated upon Mr. B's return to Bedfordshire?

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

4. When Mr. B informs Mrs. Jewkes about his imminent marriage to Pamela, what is Mrs. Jewkes' main worry?

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

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