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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In Section 14, how does Pamela respond when Lady Davers asks whether she loved Mr. B during her trials?
(a) She refuses to answer.
(b) She says she did not have the presumption to do so.
(c) She claims that she did not love him.
(d) She says she is unsure whether she did or not.

3. 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 protects his wife from criticism.
(c) He does not tolerate disrespect to his wife.
(d) He tries to keep the peace.

4. 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 the servants.
(d) Through his gifts to Pamela.

5. How does Pamela celebrate her marriage when she returns to Bedfordshire?
(a) She presents herself to the gentry.
(b) She gives the servants monetary gifts.
(c) She buys new clothes.
(d) She gets involved with the church.

6. 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) Everyone praises her.
(b) They question her about her past.
(c) They are polite but aloof.
(d) They are distant.

7. What important aspects of Pamela's character are revealed in the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage?
(a) Patience and forgiveness.
(b) Assertiveness and honesty.
(c) Resilience and assertiveness.
(d) Maturity and patience.

8. Who delivers the letter from Mr. B to Pamela while she is at the inn on her way home from Lincolnshire?
(a) Mr. Robert.
(b) Mr. Colbrand.
(c) Mrs. Jewkes.
(d) Mr. B's groom.

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

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

11. How do the members of the gentry show support for the pending marriage?
(a) They ask that the wedding be held at the church so more people can attend.
(b) They ask the couple to join them for drinks after the ceremony.
(c) They offer to prepare Pamela for her marriage.
(d) They ask to attend and to have a ball afterwards.

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

13. What are the significant aspects of the conversations between Mr. B and the third visitor prior to the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela?
(a) He is asked to give away Pamela.
(b) Mr. B invites him to dinner, gives permission for him to be friends with Pamela, and invites him to officiate at the chapel.
(c) He is to exonerate Mr. B for his past wrongs.
(d) He is asked to bless the new chapel.

14. While entertaining his guests who show support for him and Pamela, how does Mr. B show his willingness to accept responsibility for his past wrongs?
(a) He tells his guests of his past treatment of Pamela, giving her all credit and accepting the discredit.
(b) He apologizes publicly to Pamela and her family.
(c) He acknowledges his faults.
(d) He asks for forgiveness for his wrongs against other women.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. How are Pamela and Mr. B treated during the period before their departure of Lincolnshire?

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

5. What roles does Lady Davers' companion play in the confrontation with Mr. B?

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