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

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

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

4. As Mrs. Jewkes expresses her fears about how Pamela will treat her after being married to Mr. B, how does Pamela show her virtuous nature towards Mrs. Jewkes?
(a) She promises to help her find work elsewhere.
(b) She promises to pray for her.
(c) She promises that she will hold no grudges.
(d) She promises that they will be friends.

5. Which of the following phrases best reflects the theme of the section of the novel in which Mr. B and Lady Davers have their confrontation and then overcome their disagreement?
(a) Conflict and Reconciliation.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Reconciliation.
(d) Prejudice.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B storms out in anger, what appeal does Lady Davers make to Pamela?

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

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In Section 9, what is revealed about the complications in the changing relationship between Mr. B and Pamela?

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

4. What is achieved by the author causing Lady Davers to oppose the relationship between Pamela and Mr. B when she visits them in Lincolnshire.

5. In Section 14 as Pamela and Lady Davers become closer, what information does the older woman seek about Pamela's past?

6. Who makes a surprise visit to Pamela and Mr. B in Section 10 and what transpires during the visit?

7. How are Mr. B's generosity and desire to please Pamela demonstrated in Section 12?

8. In Section 8, how do the events involving news of a sham marriage and Pamela's departure from Lincolnshire lead to changes in the emotions of both Mr. B and Pamela?

9. In Section 8, how do letters and Pamela's notes play a significant role in the story?

10. 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?

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