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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. 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?

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

3. When Mr. B sees Pamela's reaction to him after she overhears his conversation with Mrs. Jewkes, how does Mr. B behave?

4. How is Pamela's loyalty displayed after her marriage?

5. What are the significant aspects of the conversations between Mr. B and the third visitor prior to the marriage between Mr. B and Pamela?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

7. 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?

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

9. What incident occurs in Section 12 that fulfills the reader's expectation of trouble from Lady Davers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character sketch of Mr. B presenting reasons for your portrayal and commenting on the impact of his behavior on the reader at different stages of the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the evolution of the adversarial relationship between Mr. B and Pamela and comment on the role played by this relationship in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of including "Pamela" in the Literature syllabus for high school students?

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