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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Section 5, in an effort to save her virtue, what does Pamela write Mr. B about?
(a) She writes telling him of her misery and begging him not to see her.
(b) She threatens to tell Lady Davers about her troubles.
(c) She threatens to inform the clergyman about her troubles.
(d) She writes telling him of her misery.

2. According to Pamela's father, how important is it for Pamela to maintain her virtue?
(a) He says virtue is of great importance.
(b) He says her virtue is important to her future.
(c) He says virtue is important if she wants a good husband.
(d) He says virtue is more important than life.

3. In Section 4, when Pamela hears of the possibility of Mr. B visiting Lincolnshire, how does she try to end the problems between her and Mr. B?
(a) She asks Mr. Longman to speak to Mr. B.
(b) She asks a clergyman to warn Mr. B about approaching her.
(c) She writes him a letter begging him not to see her.
(d) She asks Mrs. Jewkes to tell him she wishes to be left alone.

4. About what plan devised by Mr. B against Mr. Williams does Pamela accidentally read in a letter from Mr. B?
(a) He plans to use his influence to have Mr. Williams dismissed from the Church.
(b) He plans to cause Mr. Williams to be sued.
(c) He plans to have Mr. Williams lose his house.
(d) He plans to have Mr. Williams imprisoned for debt.

5. According to the articles contained in Mr. B's proposition to Pamela, where will Pamela's property be located?
(a) Kent.
(b) Lincolnshire.
(c) London.
(d) Bedfordshire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the dinner party incidents, what does Mr. B do to Pamela?

2. In Section 7 after his failed proposition and his failed attempt to seduce Pamela, what concessions does Mr. B make to allow Pamela more freedom?

3. When given the opportunity to apologize for her insolence and continue working, what does Mrs. Jervis do?

4. At the beginning of Section 2, when Mr. B wants to give Pamela the gift of clothes, how does he try to gain her trust?

5. What is the alternative title of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Pamela rejects Mr. B's proposal for her to become his mistress, to what lengths does he go to have his way with her?

2. What complications does Mr. B design in order to keep Pamela under his control after she leaves his estate?

3. How does the tension between Mr B and Pamela escalate as Section 4 of the novel is completed?

4. What are the early indications that Mr. B is making inappropriate approaches to Pamela?

5. In Section 6, how does Pamela reveal that she has conflicting emotions about Mr. B?

6. How does his proposal in Section 7 demonstrate Mr. B's character?

7. How does Pamela deal with the approaches made by Mr B and what is the result?

8. After Mr. B's attempts to have his way with Pamela in Section 7, what changes does Mr. B make in the guidelines affecting Pamela's activities?

9. In the preface to the novel, reference is made to the comment by the editor of "Pamela" that the book will become the standard for this style of writing. To what style of writing does the novel belong?

10. How is Mr. Williams' role in helping Pamela to escape brought to an end in Section 6?

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