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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) She writes him a letter begging him not to see her.
(b) She asks Mrs. Jewkes to tell him she wishes to be left alone.
(c) She asks a clergyman to warn Mr. B about approaching her.
(d) She asks Mr. Longman to speak to Mr. B.

2. Following the dinner party incidents, what does Mr. B do to Pamela?
(a) He appears in his nightgown in Pamela's sleeping quarters.
(b) He threatens to dismiss her.
(c) He dismisses her.
(d) He chastises her for dressing up like a lady.

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

4. Which of the following words best describe the attitude reflected in Mr. B's proposition and in the articles that he presents to Pamela?
(a) Pride, arrogance and disrespect.
(b) Humility, generosity and self-confidence.
(c) Pride, generosity and concern.
(d) Penitence, reflection and regret.

5. After Pamela's rejection of Mr. B's proposition, Mr B renews his attempt to take liberties with her, resulting in Pamela's fainting. What new worries face Pamela after this incident?
(a) She worries that she may have given in to him after a drink.
(b) She is afraid of what her parents will think.
(c) She worries that he took advantage of her after she fainted because of his approach to her.
(d) She worries that they will never be able to speak to each other after this.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 6, after the news of Mr. B's planned visit to Lincolnshire, Mrs. Jewkes frightens Pamela with information about a new scheme that Mr. B is supposedly planning. What is this scheme?

2. To whom does Pamela write a letter referring to what Mr. Williams proposes?

3. In Section 3 of the novel when Mr. B agrees to let Pamela go home, what is Pamela's attitude toward Mr. B?

4. About what does Mr. B write to Pamela while she is waiting to go home in Section 5?

5. What is Pamela's response to the idea proposed by Mr. Williams?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mr. Williams' role in helping Pamela to escape brought to an end in Section 6?

2. After Pamela rejects Mr. B's proposal for her to become his mistress, to what lengths does he go to have his way with her?

3. What character traits of Mrs. Jewkes are revealed in Section 5 as she acts as Mr. B's ally?

4. After Mr. B's attempts to have his way with Pamela in Section 7, what changes does Mr. B make in the guidelines affecting Pamela's activities?

5. What important aspects of the plot are revealed through Pamela's first letter to her parents?

6. How does Pamela deal with the approaches made by Mr B and what is the result?

7. What role does Mrs. Jervis play in the beginning of the story?

8. What role does Mrs. Jewkes play in Section 4 of the novel?

9. In the preface to the novel, reference is made to the comment by the editor of "Pamela" that the book will become the standard for this style of writing. To what style of writing does the novel belong?

10. In Section 7, when Mr. B finally summons Pamela, what surprising development takes place?

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