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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. As the novel approaches its final stages, Pamela and Mr. B return to the estate in Bedfordshire and the reader anticipates the reaction of the servants who were previously Pamela's colleagues. How is Pamela treated by the servants?
(a) They are hostile to her.
(b) They are sullen when presented to her.
(c) They are indifferent to her.
(d) They rejoice at seeing her.

2. 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 to attend and to have a ball afterwards.
(c) They ask the couple to join them for drinks after the ceremony.
(d) They offer to prepare Pamela for her marriage.

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 protects his wife from criticism.
(b) He tries to keep the peace.
(c) He does not tolerate disrespect to his wife.
(d) He does not allow his wife to get into such arguments.

4. As Lady Davers reacts negatively to the news of the marriage, what does Mr. B insist that Pamela should do?
(a) He excuses Pamela from dining with them.
(b) He insists that Pamela join them for dinner.
(c) He asks Pamela to speak with Lady Davers privately.
(d) He tells Pamela that she need not have anything to do with his sister.

5. As Pamela settles down at her home in Bedfordshire and sets up her household, how does she demonstrate her ongoing commitment to her parents?
(a) Money and a coach to bring them for a visit.
(b) Money and new clothes to travel
(c) Money to pay their debts.
(d) She sends them money, an invitation to visit, and news that their creditors will be paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What event occurs at the home of Pamela and Mr. B on the morning after the confrontation between Lady Davers and Pamela?

3. What causes the first confrontation between Pamela and Lady Davers, when Lady Davers arrives?

4. How does Pamela feel when the young ladies from the gentry invite her to join them for dinner?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. In Section 10, how is Mr. Williams returned to the story?

5. On the night and day following her wedding, how does Pamela feel about the events that occur?

6. 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?

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

8. In Section 14, following their departure from the gentry in Lincolnshire, what events follow the return of Pamela and Mr. B to the estate in Bedfordshire?

9. 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?

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

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