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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 85-110.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. B's first response to seeing Pamela writing to her parents?
(a) He chastises her for neglecting his mother.
(b) He chastises her for neglecting the household duties.
(c) He praises her.
(d) He calls her childish and simple.

2. How does Mr. B deal with the incident in which Pamela runs to her room and lies on the floor?
(a) He tells Mrs. Jervis to take Pamela to her sleep in her room.
(b) He summons Mrs. Jervis and accuses Pamela of sullying his reputation when his advances were only in jest.
(c) He threatens to dismiss Pamela and Mrs. Jervis.
(d) He accuses Pamela of being a liar.

3. In what century was "Pamela" written?
(a) The sixteenth.
(b) The nineteenth.
(c) The eighteenth.
(d) The seventeenth.

4. What does Mr. B communicate to the farmer about Pamela?
(a) That she must be kept there until her father comes for her.
(b) That she needs to be kept there until Mr. B can join her.
(c) That he means to save her from a dangerous love affair.
(d) That she will be met there by Mrs. Jewkes who will go with her to Bedfordshire.

5. As Section 3 begins, what is the reaction of Mr. B's dinner party guests to the rumors about Pamela?
(a) They are anxious to see the young woman about whose beauty they have heard.
(b) They want to tease and embarrass her.
(c) They are anxious to see the simple servant about whom everyone is talking.
(d) They try to ridicule her for spreading rumors about Mr. B.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whom does Pamela confide about the incident with Mr. B?

2. What explanation does Mr. B offer for not wanting Pamela to go to work for Lady Davers?

3. In the same letter, what other allegations does Mr. B make about Pamela?

4. What reason does Mr. B give for insisting that he must find Pamela a husband?

5. When given the opportunity to apologize for her insolence and continue working, what does Mrs. Jervis do?

(see the answer key)

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