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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 rejoice at seeing her.
(b) They are hostile to her.
(c) They are sullen when presented to her.
(d) They are indifferent to her.

3. As Pamela returns to Bedfordhshire and assumes her new way of life, what aspects of her character are revealed?
(a) She is dependent on Mr. B and can only handle the situation when Mr. B is around.
(b) Inability to cope with her new status and to adapt to her role.
(c) She is dependent upon Mrs. Jervis for everything.
(d) Resilience, adaptability and ability to rise to the occasion of her marriage.

4. 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 Pamela must not live in the family estate.
(b) She shows prejudice by insisting that Pamela should inherit nothing from her family.
(c) She shows prejudice by saying that she doesn't want a servant girl in her family.
(d) She shows the prejudice in the society by accusing Mr. B of marrying the daughter of a beggar.

5. When Pamela stops at an inn on her way to her parents' home, she receives a letter from Mr. B. What important information does this letter contain?
(a) That he does not understand why his feelings for her are so complicated.
(b) That he has read Pamela's journal and is touched by her concern when he nearly drowned despite the hardships he has put her through.
(c) That he needs time to sort out his feelings.
(d) That he can no longer be in contact with her.

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

7. How does Mr. B try to convince Pamela that he will be faithful and true?
(a) He swears that he will always make her happy.
(b) He gives her everything she asks for.
(c) He repeatedly promises her never to be unkind again.
(d) 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.

8. What event occurs at the home of Pamela and Mr. B on the morning after the confrontation between Lady Davers and Pamela?
(a) Lady Davers has a quarrel with Mr. B.
(b) Lady Davers leaves without any word to Pamela and Mr. B.
(c) Lady Davers ignores Pamela and speaks only to Mr. B.
(d) Lady Davers appears in the room of Pamela and Mr. B and is enraged to find them together.

9. 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) She wants to marry privately and he wants to marry in a church.
(d) He wants to marry quickly and she wants to wait.

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

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

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

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

14. Despite the progression of events and discussions leading towards his marriage to Pamela, what lingering concern regarding Mr. Williams does Mr. B express to Pamela?
(a) Mr. Williams might accuse Pamela of causing his troubles.
(b) Mr. Williams might accuse Mr. B of causing his troubles.
(c) She might have damaged her reputation with him.
(d) She might have done something to encourage his proposal.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. During an airing in the chariot, what impresses Pamela about Mr. B?

2. What important aspects of Pamela's character are revealed in the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage?

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. How is Pamela's loyalty displayed after her marriage?

5. What roles does Lady Davers' companion play in the confrontation with Mr. B?

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