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

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

3. What roles does Lady Davers' companion play in the confrontation with Mr. B?
(a) He continues to take the side of Lady Davers.
(b) He apologizes upon hearing that Mr. B is really married to Pamela.
(c) He continues to attack Pamela's background.
(d) He leaves because of embarrassment.

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

5. As Pamela assumes her own responsibilities as mistress of Bedfordshire, what detailed plans does she make to manage one of her own duties?
(a) She plans to keep detailed accounts of her charitabe donations.
(b) She makes plans to resume her journal and letters.
(c) She makes detailed pans to manage her household.
(d) She makes detailed plans for her social engagements.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pamela react after she overhears the conversation between Mrs. Jewkes and Mr. B?

2. As a result of the altercation with Lady Davers, Pamela is late to meet Mr. B at tea with Mr. Simons. How does Mr. B react when Pamela arrives late?

3. In Section 14, how does Pamela respond when Lady Davers asks whether she loved Mr. B during her trials?

4. At the beginning of Section 10 when everyone becomes interested in seeing Pamela, which members of the gentry visit Pamela and Mr. B?

5. How does Lady Davers attempt to spoil the relationship between Pamela and Mr. B after she learns of the marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

5. How does the conflict between Mr. B and Lady Davers escalate at the beginning of Section 13?

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

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

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

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

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

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