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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pamela wish that Mr. B would give her money instead of nice clothes?

2. How does Mr. B react to Pamela after she responds to his proposition and the articles he proposed in it?

3. What explanation does Mr. B offer for not wanting Pamela to go to work for Lady Davers?

4. When given the opportunity to apologize for her insolence and continue working, what does Mrs. Jervis do?

5. After the dinner party when Mr B disguises himself and frightens Pamela, how does she react?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complications does Mr. B design in order to keep Pamela under his control after she leaves his estate?

2. In Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B intensifies his advances toward Pamela in an incident that involves Mrs. Jervis, what significant outcome results?

3. After Mr. B's attempts to have his way with Pamela in Section 7, what changes does Mr. B make in the guidelines affecting Pamela's activities?

4. How does Pamela deal with the approaches made by Mr B and what is the result?

5. What character traits of Mrs. Jewkes are revealed in Section 5 as she acts as Mr. B's ally?

6. What are the early indications that Mr. B is making inappropriate approaches to Pamela?

7. In the preface to the novel, reference is made to the comment by the editor of "Pamela" that the book will become the standard for this style of writing. To what style of writing does the novel belong?

8. How does his proposal in Section 7 demonstrate Mr. B's character?

9. What incidents follow Pamela's loss of help from Mr. Williams?

10. How does Mr. B intensify his advances toward Pamela after the argument at the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In adapting plays and novels for screen, producers and directors often make significant changes to the themes, characters and plot lines of the original. Having studied this novel in detail, evaluate the assertion that the themes, characters and plot lines of "Pamela" would have to be significantly modified to be a successful production for modern screen.

Essay Topic 2

The novel is essentially a story about the theme of resisting the advances of a wealthy master. Explain the characteristics of the society in which the novel is set, makes this story line a viable one and comment on whether it would be equally viable in the modern world.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes in "Pamela" is the impact of prejudice and preconceived notions on the reactions of various individuals and groups. Discuss in detail the instances in which prejudice and preconceived notions are revealed in the story and comment on the extent to which they represent problems in real-life situations.

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