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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: pages 301-344.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the response of Pamela's parents to her first letter?
(a) They advise her to confide in one of the older servants.
(b) They advise her to confide in Lady Davers.
(c) They advise her to come home.
(d) They warn her to be careful of Mr. B.

2. According to the articles contained in Mr. B's proposition to Pamela, where will Pamela's property be located?
(a) Kent.
(b) Bedfordshire.
(c) London.
(d) Lincolnshire.

3. In Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B agrees to let Pamela go home, what is Pamela's attitude toward Mr. B?
(a) She is determined to take revenge.
(b) She wishes him well for his mother's sake.
(c) She has mixed feelings about him.
(d) She hates him.

4. In Section 2, after Mr. B returns from a two week absence, of what does he accuse Pamela?
(a) Of being useless and artful.
(b) Of neglecting her duties.
(c) Of lying.
(d) Of stealing.

5. After the dinner party when Mr B disguises himself and frightens Pamela, how does she react?
(a) She runs out of the house.
(b) She screams out for Mrs. Jervis to come.
(c) She shrieks and faints then awakens to find Mr. B gone.
(d) She calls for Mrs. Jewkes.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. B examines and comments on Pamela's papers during their encounter in the garden, how does the incident end?

2. By the end of Section 1, it is evident that the author is making use of the epistolary style of writing. To what does this refer?

3. What reason does Mr. B give for agreeing to let Pamela go home after this incident?

4. After Mr. B decides to send Pamela home, what excuse does he use to delay her departure?

5. How does Mr. B react when he hears that the reason for Pamela's late arrival at tea is the behavior of Lady Davers?

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