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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. When it is confirmed for Lady Davers that Mr. B and Pamela are truly married, Lady Davers reacts negatively. What does this reaction to the news reflect about some aspects of the society in which the novel is set?

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

4. What is Pamela's state of mind at the end of the section in which she marries Mr. B and he displays his love and generosity?

5. After this incident in which the Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B becomes enraged, why is Mr. B angry with Pamela as well as Lady Davers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On the night and day following her wedding, how does Pamela feel about the events that occur?

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

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

5. When Lady Davers abuses Pamela and the quarrel between Lady Davers and Mr. B escalates, what is the final offense committed by Lady Davers and to what does it lead?

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. While the wedding and its aftermath bring happiness to Mr. B and Pamela, what issue develops in Section 11 that will create conflict for them?

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

10. As the newly married couple settle down in Bedforshire, how does the author demonstrate Pamela's adjustment to her new way of life?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

"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.

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