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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela looms and then becomes reality, which character continues to worry that Pamela will treat him / her badly because of past wrongs done to Pamela?
(a) Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) Mr. B.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Lady Davers.

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

3. Who accompanies Lady Davers on her visit to Mr. B and Pamela following their marriage?
(a) Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Mrs. Jervis.
(d) Jackey.

4. As Mr. B and Pamela become increasingly open in their discussions of their future, what does Mr. B reveal to Pamela about the sham marriage of which she read accidentally?
(a) He admits that he considered it.
(b) He chastises her for believing such nonsense.
(c) He claims he knew nothing of it.
(d) He denies it completely.

5. 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 believes Pamela made the situation worse.
(c) He believes that Pamela should have stayed out of the altercation.
(d) He is ashamed of Pamela because what his sister is saying may be true.

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

7. 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 leaves to confront Lady Davers.
(c) He explains to Pamela that nothing must make her late for such engagements.
(d) He sends for Lady Davers.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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) Money and a coach to bring them for a visit.
(b) Money to pay their debts.
(c) She sends them money, an invitation to visit, and news that their creditors will be paid.
(d) Money and new clothes to travel

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) Antithesis.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Irony.
(d) Paradox.

12. 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.

13. How does Pamela react after she overhears the conversation between Mrs. Jewkes and Mr. B?
(a) She is angry with Mrs. Jewkes.
(b) She storms out and goes home.
(c) She angrily attacks Mr. B.
(d) She falls to her knees and thanks Mr. B.

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 is stunned by her apperance.
(b) He is ashamed that he is too poor and his daughter doesn't fit in.
(c) He does not recognize her because she is dressed, but he admires her greatly.
(d) He reminds her not to be vain.

15. What causes the first confrontation between Pamela and Lady Davers, when Lady Davers arrives?
(a) Lady Davers accuses Pamela of having lost her virtue because she refuses to believe they are married.
(b) Pamela accuses Lady Davers of arriving without warning.
(c) Lady Davers accuses Pamela of wanting Mr. B's money.
(d) Lady davers calls Pamela a "wanton hussey".

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pamela's state of mind at the end of the section in which she marries Mr. B and he displays his love and generosity?

2. How does Pamela feel towards Mr. B in Section 8 after overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jewkes' conversation?

3. As Pamela assumes her own responsibilities as mistress of Bedfordshire, what detailed plans does she make to manage one of her own duties?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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