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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15: pages 388-412.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After this incident in which the Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B becomes enraged, why is Mr. B angry with Pamela as well as Lady Davers?
(a) He is ashamed of Pamela because what his sister is saying may be true.
(b) He believes that Pamela is stooping too much to Lady Davers.
(c) He believes that Pamela should have stayed out of the altercation.
(d) He believes Pamela made the situation worse.

2. Because the author treats the actual wedding in such an incidental way, this event could be described as a let-down or disappointment to readers expecting a big event. Which of the following terms would best describe such a let-down or disappointment?
(a) Falling action.
(b) Turning point.
(c) Anti-climax.
(d) Denouement.

3. What incident that occurs in Section 2, does Mr. B ask Pamela to keep a secret?
(a) His promise to keep her on as a maid.
(b) His attempt to kiss her.
(c) His threat to dismiss her.
(d) The offer of employment by Lady Danvers.

4. During an airing in the chariot, what impresses Pamela about Mr. B?
(a) His attentiveness to her.
(b) His willingness to reinstate Mrs. Jervis.
(c) His discussion of English authors.
(d) His provisions to take care of her parents.

5. While entertaining his guests who show support for him and Pamela, how does Mr. B show his willingness to accept responsibility for his past wrongs?
(a) He asks for forgiveness for his wrongs against other women.
(b) He acknowledges his faults.
(c) He tells his guests of his past treatment of Pamela, giving her all credit and accepting the discredit.
(d) He apologizes publicly to Pamela and her family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Pamela respond to Mr. B's proposition and the articles contained in it?

3. After returning to Mr. B at Lincolnshire, what happens when Pamela visits Mr. B at the beginning of Section 9?

4. In Section 4, when Pamela hears of the possibility of Mr. B visiting Lincolnshire, how does she try to end the problems between her and Mr. B?

5. When Mr. B demands Pamela's letters and she presents them to him in the garden, what information contained in her papers brings a significant response from Mr. B?

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