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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. As Lady Davers reacts negatively to the news of the marriage, what does Mr. B insist that Pamela should do?
2. After Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B storms out in anger, what appeal does Lady Davers make to Pamela?
3. What disagreement do Pamela and Mr. B have in the early stages of planning their marriage?
4. In Section 11, which character is clearly opposed to the marriage between Mrs. B and Pamela?
5. What important aspects of Pamela's character are revealed in the series of confrontations that occur with Lady Davers because of her reaction to Pamela's marriage?
Short Essay Questions
1. What events follow the reading of Pamela's papers by Mr. B?
2. In Section 9, what is revealed about the complications in the changing relationship between Mr. B and Pamela?
3. In Section 10, how is Mr. Williams returned to the story?
4. What incident occurs in Section 12 that fulfills the reader's expectation of trouble from Lady Davers?
5. What is the significance of the author's decision to return Pamela to Bedfordshire for the end of the story?
6. After being abused by Lady Davers, what happens when Pamela eventually arrives at Sir Simon's to meet Mr. B?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. Who makes a surprise visit to Pamela and Mr. B in Section 10 and what transpires during the visit?
10. How is irony demonstrated in Mrs. Jewkes reaction to the news that Pamela will soon be her mistress?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the advantages and disadvantages of including "Pamela" in the Literature syllabus for high school students?
Essay Topic 2
An important aspect of the novel's impact lies in the ability of the author to portray character effectively. Justifying your answer with reference to specific examples, discuss the methods used by the author to portray two major and two minor characters in the story.
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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