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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Tow-house catch her husband in bed with?
(a) Shamela.
(b) Henry.
(c) Betty.
(d) Mary.

2. Whose presence does Lady Booby frown upon, forcing her to leave with Adams after being taken out of jail?
(a) Fanny.
(b) Fielding.
(c) Henry.
(d) Joseph.

3. What does Fielding think biography teaches people about?
(a) History.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Art.
(d) Time.

4. Lady Booby is angry when Adams announces the _____ of marriage between Joseph and Fanny at church.
(a) Beginnings.
(b) Ends.
(c) Pressures.
(d) Banns.

5. Why is Joseph removed to stables at the age of ten?
(a) Because of his temper.
(b) Because of his mind.
(c) Because of his sweet voice.
(d) Because of his age.

6. Who is angry when Joseph and Adams beat his hounds?
(a) The designer.
(b) The artist.
(c) The priest.
(d) The master.

7. When Miss Grave-airs objects to admitting Joseph to their coach, who does she argue with in the coach?
(a) Bellarmine.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Slipslop.
(d) Joseph.

8. What does Lady Booby try to terminate legally by using the Justice Fromick?
(a) Anne's friendship.
(b) Scout's will.
(c) Fanny's pregnancy.
(d) Joseph's marriage.

9. What does the squire's retinue dunk Adams into?
(a) Milk.
(b) Froth.
(c) Water.
(d) Cider.

10. From what does Parson Adam's good heart stem?
(a) Love.
(b) Faith.
(c) Joy.
(d) Simplicity.

11. Who is Scout in relationship to Lady Booby?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her priest.
(c) Her lawyer.
(d) Her friend.

12. When hounds chasing a hare attack Adams, who defends Adams?
(a) Shamela.
(b) Andrews.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Jezebel.

13. When Fanny is attacked by a young gentleman, Beau Didapper, and his servant, who rescues her?
(a) Booby.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Pamela.
(d) Adams.

14. Who saves Jacky, Adam's son, from drowning?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A friend.
(d) A peddler.

15. Who pays Joseph's bill at the inn?
(a) Mr. Parsons.
(b) Mrs. Slipslop.
(c) Mrs. Shamela.
(d) Mr. Andrews.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Adams annoyed with Pounce when he travels in the couch with him?

2. Where does Fielding find true comedy in his work?

3. Who is treated poorly by servants that Adams notices and sends a boy to assist?

4. In the Preface to "Joseph Andrews," Henry Fielding defines his terms and distinguishes his story from ________________.

5. Who does Joseph turn to help him get married to his love?

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