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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Pamela and Mr. B treated during the period before their departure of Lincolnshire?
(a) They are praised and wished well by everyone but there is relief that they are going.
(b) They are ignored as most peope are relieved to see them go.
(c) Their departure is celebrated.
(d) They enjoy goodness and civility from everyone.

2. 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 can no longer be in contact with her.
(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 does not understand why his feelings for her are so complicated.
(d) That he needs time to sort out his feelings.

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

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

5. Upon hearing that Lady Davers plans to visit, how does Pamela advise Mr. B to respond?
(a) She encourages him to seek the support of his sister.
(b) She urges him to be kind to his sister.
(c) She warns him to keep Lady Davers away from her.
(d) She asks him to keep Lady Davers quiet.

6. 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 to marry quickly and she wants to wait.
(c) He wants a big wedding with the gentry presnt and she is too shy for this.
(d) She wants to marry privately and he wants to marry in a church.

7. 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 is stooping too much to Lady Davers.
(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 should have stayed out of the altercation.

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

9. 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 makes detailed plans for her social engagements.
(b) She makes plans to resume her journal and letters.
(c) She plans to keep detailed accounts of her charitabe donations.
(d) She makes detailed pans to manage her household.

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

11. Which of the following phrases best reflects the theme of the section of the novel in which Mr. B and Lady Davers have their confrontation and then overcome their disagreement?
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Reconciliation.
(c) Conflict and Reconciliation.
(d) Conflict.

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

13. As Pamela settles down at her home in Bedfordshire and sets up her household, how does she demonstrate her ongoing commitment to her parents?
(a) She sends them money, an invitation to visit, and news that their creditors will be paid.
(b) Money to pay their debts.
(c) Money and new clothes to travel
(d) Money and a coach to bring them for a visit.

14. When Pamela, Mr. B, and Mr. Andrews go out for an airing in the coach, what is the effect of Pamela's appearance on Mr. Andrews?
(a) He does not recognize her because she is dressed, but he admires her greatly.
(b) He reminds her not to be vain.
(c) He is stunned by her apperance.
(d) He is ashamed that he is too poor and his daughter doesn't fit in.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Pamela brings Mr. Andrews up-to-date about the events and plans for her marriage, what does Mr. Andrews do with Pamela's letters?

2. What condition does Mr. B impose when he tells Pamela that she can let her parents know about the marriage?

3. How does Pamela celebrate her marriage when she returns to Bedfordshire?

4. When Pamela visits Lady Davers, what request does Lady Davers make of Pamela in order to discover more about her experiences?

5. Apart from the gentry and Mr. Andrews, which other person visits Mr. B and Pamela shortly before the wedding?

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