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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.
(d) Conflict and Reconciliation.

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

5. When Mr. B demands Pamela's letters and she presents them to him in the garden, what information contained in her papers brings a significant response from Mr. B?
(a) He is curious that she worried when he almost drowned.
(b) He realizes how badly he has affected her.
(c) He is upset that she feels so negatively towards him.
(d) He laments her contemplation of suicide.

6. 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 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.
(c) He gives her everything she asks for.
(d) He repeatedly promises her never to be unkind again.

7. Following the tea at Sir Simon's what happens when Mr. B and Pamela return home?
(a) Lady Davers has already left.
(b) Lady Davers is waiting to confront them.
(c) Lady Davers is already in bed.
(d) Lady Davers ignores them completely.

8. 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?
(a) Routine domestic arrangements including dress and hours for eating and sleeping.
(b) Her management of the servants.
(c) Her letter-writing.
(d) Her involvement with other families.

9. 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.

10. When Mr. B asks Pamela what she will do if she is unable to interact with other ladies after they are married, how does Pamela respond?
(a) She says she will do accounting and cooking, play cards, read, write and remember her duty to God.
(b) She will spend her time with the Church.
(c) She will do accounting and social work.
(d) She will sew, knit and cook.

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

12. 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 explains to Pamela that nothing must make her late for such engagements.
(b) He apologizes and becomes angry with Lady Davers.
(c) He sends for Lady Davers.
(d) He leaves to confront Lady Davers.

13. 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 escapes through a window.
(c) She calls Jonathan to help her.
(d) She calls for Mrs. Jewkes to help her.

14. As Mr B. and Pamela settle down into marriage and Mr. B makes various business arrangements, what news does Mr. B give Pamela that makes her exceptionally happy?
(a) He plans to get her a position with the church.
(b) He plans to place her parents at his Kentish estate and to give her money for charity.
(c) He plans to move her parents in with them.
(d) He plans to get her a guide to help her deal with all the social responsibilities.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How are Pamela's chastity and innocence demonstrated after her marriage?

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

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?

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

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