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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mr. B and Pamela contemplate marriage and continue to discuss details concerning their situation, what does Pamela worry about?
(a) That people will be rude to Mr. B for marrying below his station.
(b) That Mr. B might turn against her once more.
(c) That Lady Davers will be hostile to her.
(d) That Mr. B is simply trying another way to destroy her virtue.

2. 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 saying that she doesn't want a servant girl in her family.
(c) She shows prejudice by saying that Pamela must not live in the family estate.
(d) She shows prejudice by insisting that Pamela should inherit nothing from her family.

3. 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 leaves without any word to Pamela and Mr. B.
(b) Lady Davers has a quarrel with 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.

4. After the discussion of the incident involving Lady Davers and Pamela, how do the guests of Sir Simon pass the time?
(a) Eating, drinking, and reading poetry.
(b) Playing cards and dancing.
(c) Eating and Drinking.
(d) Socializing and eating.

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

6. 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 chastises her for believing such nonsense.
(b) He admits that he considered it.
(c) He claims he knew nothing of it.
(d) He denies it completely.

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

8. How are Pamela's parents treated upon Mr. B's return to Bedfordshire?
(a) He toasts them and suggests to Mr. Longman that they manage his Kentish estate.
(b) He arranges a stipend for them.
(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.

9. 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 happy to be reunited with Pamela but he is eager to return to tell his wife.
(c) He is anxious about her safety.
(d) He is distressed.

10. 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?
(a) He plans to make arrangements for Pamela's parents to take money for allowing Pamela to live with him.
(b) He plans to sue Mr. Williams for assault.
(c) He plans to marry someone of his own social class.
(d) He plans to hire an attorney to stage a false marriage between her and Mr. B.

11. 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 asks him to keep Lady Davers quiet.
(c) She warns him to keep Lady Davers away from her.
(d) She urges him to be kind to his sister.

12. 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) Irony.
(c) Sarcasm.
(d) Paradox.

13. 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?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He is angry and treats his wife coldly.
(c) He demands an explanation.
(d) He greets her warmly.

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) Everyone praises her.
(c) They are respectful but unfriendly.
(d) They are distant.

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

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. When Mr. B sees Pamela's reaction to him after she overhears his conversation with Mrs. Jewkes, how does Mr. B behave?

3. Who delivers the letter from Mr. B to Pamela while she is at the inn on her way home from Lincolnshire?

4. In Section 11, which character is clearly opposed to the marriage between Mrs. B and Pamela?

5. How is Pamela treated by the person who accompanies Lady Davers?

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