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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the progression of events and discussions leading towards his marriage to Pamela, what lingering concern regarding Mr. Williams does Mr. B express to Pamela?
(a) She might have done something to encourage his proposal.
(b) Mr. Williams might accuse Pamela of causing his troubles.
(c) Mr. Williams might accuse Mr. B of causing his troubles.
(d) She might have damaged her reputation with him.

2. As Mr. B and Pamela become increasingly open in their discussions of their future, what does Mr. B reveal to Pamela about the sham marriage of which she read accidentally?
(a) He chastises her for believing such nonsense.
(b) He denies it completely.
(c) He claims he knew nothing of it.
(d) He admits that he considered it.

3. As Pamela settles down at her home in Bedfordshire and sets up her household, how does she demonstrate her ongoing commitment to her parents?
(a) Money and new clothes to travel
(b) Money and a coach to bring them for a visit.
(c) Money to pay their debts.
(d) She sends them money, an invitation to visit, and news that their creditors will be paid.

4. 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 tells his guests of his past treatment of Pamela, giving her all credit and accepting the discredit.
(b) He acknowledges his faults.
(c) He apologizes publicly to Pamela and her family.
(d) He asks for forgiveness for his wrongs against other women.

5. As a result of the altercation with Lady Davers, Pamela is late to meet Mr. B at tea with Mr. Simons. How does Mr. B react when Pamela arrives late?
(a) He demands an explanation.
(b) He greets her warmly.
(c) He is angry and treats his wife coldly.
(d) He ignores her.

6. When Mr. B informs Mrs. Jewkes about his imminent marriage to Pamela, what is Mrs. Jewkes' main worry?
(a) That as her mistress, Pamela will be in a position to take revenge against Mrs. Jewkes who treated her very badly.
(b) That Mr. B will resent the role she played against Pamela.
(c) That Pamela will give her a lowly position in the household.
(d) That Pamela will dismiss her.

7. After her marriage, how does the author provide humor when Pamela tries to write Mrs. Jervis about her reinstatement?
(a) He makes humorous comments about the gentry.
(b) He makes humorous comments about the servants.
(c) He refers to Pamela not knowing how to sign her new name.
(d) He refers to Mr. B making jokes with Pamela.

8. How is Pamela treated by the person who accompanies Lady Davers?
(a) She is called terrible names by both of them.
(b) She is attacked by both until she leaves.
(c) She is physically attacked by one of them.
(d) She is taunted by both and prevented from leaving.

9. What feelings towards Pamela has Mr. B displayed after she reacts to overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jeweks' conversation in Section 8?
(a) He treats her badly most of the time.
(b) His hostility towards her is diminishing.
(c) He is angrier than ever.
(d) He vacillates between negative and positive feelings towards Pamela.

10. Which of the following literary devices is used by the author when he creates a situation in which Mrs. Jewkes is to become Pamela's servant, following Mrs. Jewkes' evil treatment of Pamela?
(a) Antithesis.
(b) Irony.
(c) Paradox.
(d) Sarcasm.

11. How does Pamela feel towards Mr. B in Section 8 after overhearing Mrs. B and Mrs. Jewkes' conversation?
(a) She is too inclined in Mr. B's favor and wishes she was of the right social class for him.
(b) She wants to have nothing more to do with him.
(c) She doesn't trust him.
(d) She is confused.

12. Apart from the gentry and Mr. Andrews, which other person visits Mr. B and Pamela shortly before the wedding?
(a) Mr. Williams.
(b) Mr. Jonathan.
(c) The clergyman.
(d) Mrs. Jervis.

13. How do the members of the gentry show support for the pending marriage?
(a) They ask that the wedding be held at the church so more people can attend.
(b) They ask the couple to join them for drinks after the ceremony.
(c) They ask to attend and to have a ball afterwards.
(d) They offer to prepare Pamela for her marriage.

14. How does Lady Davers attempt to spoil the relationship between Pamela and Mr. B after she learns of the marriage?
(a) She reveals that Mr. B has illegitimate children.
(b) She reveals that Mr. B already has a wife who is mentally ill.
(c) She reveals information about Mr. B's past exploits with several women.
(d) She reveals information about Sally Godfrey, the woman whom Mr. B ruined.

15. Following the tea at Sir Simon's what happens when Mr. B and Pamela return home?
(a) Lady Davers has already left.
(b) Lady Davers ignores them completely.
(c) Lady Davers is waiting to confront them.
(d) Lady Davers is already in bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the novel approaches its final stages, Pamela and Mr. B return to the estate in Bedfordshire and the reader anticipates the reaction of the servants who were previously Pamela's colleagues. How is Pamela treated by the servants?

2. What disagreement do Pamela and Mr. B have in the early stages of planning their marriage?

3. When Pamela becomes aware of this source of opposition to her marriage, why is she very worried?

4. In Section 8, Pamela again discovers by accident, that Mr. B is devising yet another scheme to have his way with her. Of what does this scheme consist?

5. When Pamela stops at an inn on her way to her parents' home, she receives a letter from Mr. B. What important information does this letter contain?

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