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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. What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors?
(a) Mr. B and Mr. Andrews are reconciled.
(b) Mr. B and Mr. Williams are reconciled.
(c) Mr. B and Pamela are reconciled.
(d) Mr. B and Mrs. Jervis are reconciled.

2. 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 indifferent to her.
(b) They are sullen when presented to her.
(c) They are hostile to her.
(d) They rejoice at seeing her.

3. According to Mr. B, how would a sham marriage have worked against him?
(a) His friend would have revealed the whole scheme.
(b) Pamela would have been miserable and his children would be illegitimate.
(c) He would have felt guilty.
(d) He knew he would regret it eventually.

4. After returning to Mr. B at Lincolnshire, what happens when Pamela visits Mr. B at the beginning of Section 9?
(a) He is happy and asks Pamela to set the date for the marrriage.
(b) He is happy with her but asks that she does not see Mr. Williams.
(c) He is still uncertain and asks for more time.
(d) He is happy and asks for forgiveness.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Despite the progression of events and discussions leading towards his marriage to Pamela, what lingering concern regarding Mr. Williams does Mr. B express to Pamela?

3. After Pamela brings Mr. Andrews up-to-date about the events and plans for her marriage, what does Mr. Andrews do with Pamela's letters?

4. As Mr. B and Pamela become increasingly open in their discussions of their future, what does Mr. B reveal to Pamela about the sham marriage of which she read accidentally?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

7. As the tensions ease between Pamela and Mr. B. in Section 9, what lingering concern does he express to Pamela about a past involvement of hers?

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

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

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

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