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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 is written in the closing months of Sir Robert Walpole's ascendency as first commissioner of treasury?

2. In "Essay on Good Nature," good nature delights in ________.

3. What does Elizabeth Carter find to be a variety of nature, wit, morality, and good sense that is written by Fielding?

4. Who writes a dedication to "The History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero"?

5. Whose bed does Didapper jump into, thinking it belongs to Fanny?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Adam and Lady Booby differ in their reaction to Joseph and Fanny's arrival after Joseph rescues Fanny?

2. How does Fielding show his political beliefs in his work?

3. What is the significance of the night adventures at Booby Hall according to Mark Spilka's "Comic Resolution in Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews'"?

4. Why does Shamela plot to seduce Mr. Booby?

5. How does the squire respond to Don Quixote's request regarding the boy in "The Life and Adventures of the Renown'd Don Quixote"?

6. Why do many critics like Fielding's characterization of Adams?

7. In Dick Taylor Jr.'s "Joseph as Hero in 'Joseph Andrews,'" how is Joseph characterized?

8. Why is Shamela willing to hide her relationship from her mother at Williams's request?

9. How is "Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane" similar to Fielding's work?

10. Why is Pamela called Shamela by a clergyman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Joseph Andrews; with Shamela; and Related Writings. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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