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

2. How does Mr. Andrews feel after Pamela tells him all that has transpired leading to the plans for her marriage?
(a) He is distressed.
(b) He is still hostile to Mr. B.
(c) He is anxious about her safety.
(d) He is happy to be reunited with Pamela but he is eager to return to tell his wife.

3. 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 move her parents in with them.
(b) He plans to get her a guide to help her deal with all the social responsibilities.
(c) He plans to get her a position with the church.
(d) He plans to place her parents at his Kentish estate and to give her money for charity.

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

5. 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) Irony.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Paradox.
(d) Antithesis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pamela overhears a conversation between Mr. B and Mrs. Jewkes in Section 8. What aspect of this conversation causes a change in her attitude to Mr. B?

2. What feelings towards Pamela has Mr. B displayed after she reacts to overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jeweks' conversation in Section 8?

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

4. After her marriage, how does the author provide humor when Pamela tries to write Mrs. Jervis about her reinstatement?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. While the wedding and its aftermath bring happiness to Mr. B and Pamela, what issue develops in Section 11 that will create conflict for them?

2. In Section 8, what unexpected event leads Pamela to further fear and mistrust Mr. B?

3. How is irony demonstrated in Mrs. Jewkes reaction to the news that Pamela will soon be her mistress?

4. What does Pamela's attitude to Lady Davers' behavior reveal about her character?

5. Although the anger between Mr. B and his sister has subsided and everything appears to be fine, what lingering concern does Pamela have as a consequence of Lady Davers' outburst?

6. After Mr. B recovers from his fever, how does he deal with Pamela's return?

7. After Lady Davers reveals the important facts about Mr. B's past and Mr. B orders the chariot and leaves, What events cause a turn in the hostility between the siblings?

8. What events follow the reading of Pamela's papers by Mr. B?

9. When Lady Davers abuses Pamela and the quarrel between Lady Davers and Mr. B escalates, what is the final offense committed by Lady Davers and to what does it lead?

10. What is the significance of the author's decision to return Pamela to Bedfordshire for the end of the story?

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