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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On the eve of Pamela's departure from Lincolnshire, what specific agreement is reached between Pamela and Miss Darnford?
(a) They agree to visit Lady Davers together.
(b) They agree to take holidays together.
(c) They agree to visit each other.
(d) They agree to correspond with each other.

3. 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) Turning point.
(c) Anti-climax.
(d) Denouement.

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

5. How are Pamela's chastity and innocence demonstrated after her marriage?
(a) Her fears of the consummation of marriage on the wedding night.
(b) Her fear of Lady Davers' response.
(c) Her fear that she will not live up to Mr. B's expectations.
(d) Her fear that Mr. B will hurt her again.

6. At the beginning of Section 10 when everyone becomes interested in seeing Pamela, which members of the gentry visit Pamela and Mr. B?
(a) Mr Coulbrand and Sir Simon.
(b) Lady Jones and her sister-in-law.
(c) Sir Simon's family, Mr. Peters, his wife and niece, and Lady Jones and her sister-in-law .
(d) Lady Davers. Jackey and the entourage.

7. Why is it useful for the author to bring Pamela back to Bedfordshire after her marriage?
(a) To create contrast and irony as the change in Pamela's circumstances taking her where her troubles began.
(b) To show the Bedfordshire gentry how Pamela has prevailed over her troubles.
(c) To show Mr. B's servants how he has changed.
(d) To show the servants that she overcame her troubles.

8. 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 allow his wife to get into such arguments.
(b) He does not tolerate disrespect to his wife.
(c) He tries to keep the peace.
(d) He protects his wife from criticism.

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

10. 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 ignores them completely.
(c) Lady Davers is already in bed.
(d) Lady Davers is waiting to confront them.

11. 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 as her mistress, Pamela will be in a position to take revenge against Mrs. Jewkes who treated her very badly.
(c) That Pamela will give her a lowly position in the household.
(d) That Mr. B will resent the role she played against Pamela.

12. 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.

13. After her marriage, how does the author provide humor when Pamela tries to write Mrs. Jervis about her reinstatement?
(a) He makes humorous comments about the gentry.
(b) He refers to Mr. B making jokes with Pamela.
(c) He refers to Pamela not knowing how to sign her new name.
(d) He makes humorous comments about the servants.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition does Pamela find Mr. B in when she returns at the end of Section 8?

2. How does Mr. B try to convince Pamela that he will be faithful and true?

3. 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?

4. Upon hearing that Lady Davers plans to visit, how does Pamela advise Mr. B to respond?

5. In what way does the letter delivered from Mr. B to Pamela at the inn lay the foundation for the climax of the story?

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