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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Lady Davers makes her revelation and Mr. B storms out in anger, what appeal does Lady Davers make to Pamela?
(a) She asks Pamela to be her advocate as she tries to apologize to Mr. B.
(b) She asks Pamela to leave Mr. B with Lady Davers so she can try to make amends for her behavior.
(c) She asks Pamela to go away and allow Mr. B to forget this mistake he has made by marrying her.
(d) She asks Pamela to appeal to Mr. B to forgive her.

2. After returning to Mr. B at Lincolnshire, what happens when Pamela visits Mr. B at the beginning of Section 9?
(a) He is happy with her but asks that she does not see Mr. Williams.
(b) He is happy and asks for forgiveness.
(c) He is still uncertain and asks for more time.
(d) He is happy and asks Pamela to set the date for the marrriage.

3. As Lady Davers reacts negatively to the news of the marriage, what does Mr. B insist that Pamela should do?
(a) He asks Pamela to speak with Lady Davers privately.
(b) He excuses Pamela from dining with them.
(c) He insists that Pamela join them for dinner.
(d) He tells Pamela that she need not have anything to do with his sister.

4. When Pamela becomes aware of this source of opposition to her marriage, why is she very worried?
(a) Because she doesn't want any disagreements with Mr. B and this person.
(b) Because she hopes that everyone will be supportive.
(c) Because of the impact on her father.
(d) Because of the negative impact it will have on Mr. B's relationships.

5. As Mr. B and Pamela contemplate marriage and continue to discuss details concerning their situation, what does Pamela worry about?
(a) That Mr. B might turn against her once more.
(b) That Mr. B is simply trying another way to destroy her virtue.
(c) That Lady Davers will be hostile to her.
(d) That people will be rude to Mr. B for marrying below his station.

6. When Mr. B asks Pamela what she will do if she is unable to interact with other ladies after they are married, how does Pamela respond?
(a) She will spend her time with the Church.
(b) She will do accounting and social work.
(c) She says she will do accounting and cooking, play cards, read, write and remember her duty to God.
(d) She will sew, knit and cook.

7. 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 believes that Pamela should have stayed out of the altercation.
(b) He believes Pamela made the situation worse.
(c) He believes that Pamela is stooping too much to Lady Davers.
(d) He is ashamed of Pamela because what his sister is saying may be true.

8. How does Mr. B occupy himself in the days after he and Pamela return to Bedfordshire?
(a) He spends long hours in the library.
(b) He resumes his wild social life.
(c) He is busy with business matters.
(d) He goes hunting.

9. How do Pamela and Lady Davers try to deal with Mr. B's rage?
(a) Both plead with Mr. B to forgive them.
(b) Both withdraw from the situation.
(c) Both decide to ignore Mr. B and deal with each other.
(d) Each one tries to explain to Mr. B that she did not mean to let the situation get out of hand.

10. What example of reconciliation takes place in Section 10, following conversations between Mr. B and one of his visitors?
(a) Mr. B and Mr. Andrews are reconciled.
(b) Mr. B and Mrs. Jervis are reconciled.
(c) Mr. B and Pamela are reconciled.
(d) Mr. B and Mr. Williams are reconciled.

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

12. When it is confirmed for Lady Davers that Mr. B and Pamela are truly married, Lady Davers reacts negatively. What does this reaction to the news reflect about some aspects of the society in which the novel is set?
(a) She shows prejudice by saying that Pamela must not live in the family estate.
(b) She shows prejudice by saying that she doesn't want a servant girl in her family.
(c) She shows the prejudice in the society by accusing Mr. B of marrying the daughter of a beggar.
(d) She shows prejudice by insisting that Pamela should inherit nothing from her family.

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

14. 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) Denouement.
(b) Anti-climax.
(c) Turning point.
(d) Falling action.

15. In Section 10, when members of the gentry visit Mr. B and Pamela, what is their reaction to Pamela?
(a) Everyone praises her.
(b) They are cordial.
(c) They are respectful but unfriendly.
(d) They are distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pamela overhears a conversation between Mr. B and Mrs. Jewkes in Section 8. What aspect of this conversation causes a change in her attitude to Mr. B?

2. How are Pamela's parents treated upon Mr. B's return to Bedfordshire?

3. 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?

4. Which of the following phrases best reflects the theme of the section of the novel in which Mr. B and Lady Davers have their confrontation and then overcome their disagreement?

5. How does Mr. Andrews feel after Pamela tells him all that has transpired leading to the plans for her marriage?

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