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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. What does Fielding believe that biographies copy instead of creating originals?
2. Who refuses to give Joseph credit to pay his bill at the inn?
3. What does the hostess of the inn offer Adams because she thinks that he is Trulliber's brother?
4. What does Fielding satirize while describing biographies?
5. Who is treated poorly by servants that Adams notices and sends a boy to assist?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Mrs. Slipslop's encourages Lady Booby to marry Joseph, why is Lady Booby indignant?
2. How does Fielding contrast biographies and romances?
3. What does Fielding introduce through the character of Barnabas in regards to clergy?
4. Why is the inn hostess initially helpful to Adam?
5. What is the major theme of Fielding's book?
6. 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?
7. Why is Lady Booby jealous of Fanny?
8. Why is Pounce considered selfish by Adams despite rescuing Fanny?
9. What does Joseph's encounter with the stagecoach reveal?
10. How does Lady Booby try to prevent Fanny from marrying Joseph?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Parson Williams. What is his role in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings? What was Fielding trying to accomplish by creating his character in the story?
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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