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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What forces Wilson to move to Temple where he engages in numerous affairs?
(a) A contest.
(b) A chess game.
(c) A book show.
(d) A duel.

2. What does Adams want from Trulliber?
(a) A loan.
(b) A house.
(c) A book.
(d) A pig.

3. Who loans money to Adams, Joseph, and Fanny when the hostess of the inn declines?
(a) A priest.
(b) A bookseller.
(c) A peddler.
(d) An agent.

4. What does Fanny possess that mollifies other people who meet her, such as the owner of the hounds?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Good manners.
(c) Courage.
(d) Beauty.

5. What does Parson Trulliber try to sell Adams?
(a) A book.
(b) A house.
(c) A loan.
(d) A pig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barnabas doubt that Adams can profit from selling?

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

3. How many copies of Fielding's most famed narrative works are in "Joseph Andrews with Shamela and Related Writings?"

4. To whom does Joseph remain loyal despite temptations by other women?

5. Who is the grave person that arrives at the inn concerned for Joseph's health and safety?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the theme that Fielding illustrates through the argument in the alehouse and Mrs. Slipslop's arrival?

2. When Adams's wife chides him on opposing the Booby household, what does Adam reveal about his inclinations?

3. Why does the squire pursue Adams, Joseph, and Fanny?

4. What does Joseph's encounter with the stagecoach reveal?

5. How does Fielding contrast Barnabas and the surgeon with Adams, Joseph, and Betty?

6. How does Lady Booby try to prevent Fanny from marrying Joseph?

7. What is the importance of the Preface to "Joseph Andrews" for the remainder of the book?

8. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?

9. What does Fielding introduce through the character of Barnabas in regards to clergy?

10. How will Wilson be able to identify his lost son?

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