Joseph Andrews ; with Shamela ; and Related Writings: Authoritative Texts, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Joseph Andrews ; with Shamela ; and Related Writings: Authoritative Texts, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. Where does Fielding find true comedy in his work?

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

3. Whose daughter is Harriet Hearty?

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

5. What does Lady Booby try to terminate legally by using the Justice Fromick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the inn hostess initially helpful to Adam?

2. What does the attack by the master's hounds reveal about the master?

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

4. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?

5. How do Adams and the sportsman differ in their reaction to the screams of the young woman?

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

7. When Mrs. Slipslop's encourages Lady Booby to marry Joseph, why is Lady Booby indignant?

8. How does London appear as a center of vice in Section 1: Joseph Andrews, Preface and Book 1, Chapters 1 through 12?

9. Why is Pounce considered selfish by Adams despite rescuing Fanny?

10. Why does Wilson fail to participate in Harriet's father's trade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coming of age is a major theme of Joseph Andrews. How is this theme explored and expressed in the book? What experiences does Joseph have that help him progress into adulthood?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of self-empowerment as exhibited in Joseph Andrews. Which of the characters is self-empowered? How does Joseph learn to make decisions for himself?

Essay Topic 3

Love and sexuality is a theme within the story. Describe how Joseph grows aware of sexuality and the principles he learns about love from his journey.

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