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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. After the altercation between Mr. B and Lady Davers escalates, what finally causes the reconciliation between them?
2. When Mr. B informs Mrs. Jewkes about his imminent marriage to Pamela, what is Mrs. Jewkes' main worry?
3. In Section 10, when members of the gentry visit Mr. B and Pamela, what is their reaction to Pamela?
4. 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?
5. As Pamela assumes her own responsibilities as mistress of Bedfordshire, what detailed plans does she make to manage one of her own duties?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the author treat the actual wedding of Pamela and Mr. B and with what possible effects?
2. After being abused by Lady Davers, what happens when Pamela eventually arrives at Sir Simon's to meet Mr. B?
3. What is the significance of the author's decision to return Pamela to Bedfordshire for the end of the story?
4. In Section 9, what is revealed about the complications in the changing relationship between Mr. B and Pamela?
5. After Mr. B recovers from his fever, how does he deal with Pamela's return?
6. How are Mr. B's generosity and desire to please Pamela demonstrated in Section 12?
7. As the newly married couple settle down in Bedforshire, how does the author demonstrate Pamela's adjustment to her new way of life?
8. In Section 10, what is the response of the gentry to Pamela after news of her imminent marriage becomes known?
9. In Section 8, what unexpected event leads Pamela to further fear and mistrust Mr. B?
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
"Pamela" is an exploration of important themes including "love and relationships", "wealth vs. poverty" and "the triumph of virtue over vice". Using specific examples, fully discuss the author's exploration of two of these themes in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
It is reasonable to assume that the author thought carefully about the alternative title "Or Virtue Rewarded". Compare and contrast the relative merits and demerits of the titles "Pamela" and "Virtue Rewarded"
Essay Topic 3
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.
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