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

2. 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 acknowledges his faults.
(b) He tells his guests of his past treatment of Pamela, giving her all credit and accepting the discredit.
(c) He apologizes publicly to Pamela and her family.
(d) He asks for forgiveness for his wrongs against other women.

3. How is Pamela treated by the person who accompanies Lady Davers?
(a) She is called terrible names by both of them.
(b) She is physically attacked by one of them.
(c) She is taunted by both and prevented from leaving.
(d) She is attacked by both until she leaves.

4. What disagreement do Pamela and Mr. B have in the early stages of planning their marriage?
(a) He wants a big wedding with the gentry presnt and she is too shy for this.
(b) He wants to marry privately and she wants to marry in a church.
(c) She wants to marry privately and he wants to marry in a church.
(d) He wants to marry quickly and she wants to wait.

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) Reconciliation.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Conflict and Reconciliation.
(d) Conflict.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pamela's state of mind at the end of the section in which she marries Mr. B and he displays his love and generosity?

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

3. What concern has brought Pamela's father to visit in Section 10?

4. How does Mr. Andrews feel after Pamela tells him all that has transpired leading to the plans for her marriage?

5. As Pamela assumes her own responsibilities as mistress of Bedfordshire, what detailed plans does she make to manage one of her own duties?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author treat the actual wedding of Pamela and Mr. B and with what possible effects?

2. In Section 10, what is the response of the gentry to Pamela after news of her imminent marriage becomes known?

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

4. After being abused by Lady Davers, what happens when Pamela eventually arrives at Sir Simon's to meet Mr. B?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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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