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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 Adam's wife chides him for opposing Lady Booby, what is he more concerned with doing?

2. When Lady Booby returns home, the sight of ______ ignites her passion, causing her to argue with Mrs. SlipSlop.

3. What is stolen from Wilson by gypsies?

4. Whose daughter is Harriet Hearty?

5. What does Peter Pounce do for Fanny?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Adams admonish Joseph for grieving over Fanny when she is kidnapped?

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

3. What is the major theme of Fielding's book?

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

5. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?

6. What does the gold that Joseph gives Fanny symbolize?

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

8. What is the significance of Leonora's tale?

9. In what ways does Joseph reveal that he is maturing in how he responds to the gentleman's visit, differing from Adam's point of view?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many autobiographical features in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings, and they are believed to belong to Fielding. Which aspects appear invented and which characters seem modeled or inspired by real people in Fielding's life?

Essay Topic 2

Adventure is a recurring theme in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Why is adventure important? How does this help Joseph grow? How does this whet his appetite for life? Describe some of the changes and experiences Joseph has through his adventures. Do these changes result in positive or negative consequences?

Essay Topic 3

Education is an important theme throughout the story. Who is educated? Who is not? What is the importance of a school education versus one of "real life"? How does Joseph gain knowledge in both? How does he change?

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