Pamela - Themes and Analysis Quiz

What format does Pamela adopt when she realizes her letters cannot be received?

Question Answer Choices A poem format A play format A diary format A narrative format

What is a key difference in how virtue is portrayed in Richardson's Pamela and Fielding's Joseph Andrews?

Question Answer Choices Richardson sees virtue as synonymous with intelligence, while Fielding treats it as bravery. Richardson sees virtue as synonymous with female chastity, while Fielding treats it as moral excellence. Richardson sees virtue as synonymous with loyalty, while Fielding treats it as honesty. Richardson sees virtue as synonymous with wealth, while Fielding treats it as social status.

What is one of the main themes of the novel Pamela?

Question Answer Choices The significance of wealth and social status in achieving happiness. The role of family honor in personal decision-making. The conflict between tradition and modernity in romantic relationships. The importance of virtue in contemporary society, especially for women.

How does Richardson portray the lower classes in Pamela?

Question Answer Choices As inherently immoral and untrustworthy. Through the humble character of Pamela, who embodies virtue. As indifferent to the struggles of the upper classes. As wealthy and influential members of society.

What is one characteristic of Pamela as shown in Samuel Richardson's novel?

Question Answer Choices Cruel Virtuous Deceitful Greedy

How does Fielding's portrayal of characters in Joseph Andrews differ from Richardson's in Pamela?

Question Answer Choices Fielding portrays his characters as entirely virtuous, while Richardson shows them as flawed. Fielding's characters are based on real people, while Richardson's are entirely fictional. Fielding avoids Richardson's crude division of humankind into the virtuous and the vicious. Fielding focuses on the inner thoughts of his characters, while Richardson focuses on their actions.

Why is the subtitle of Pamela "Virtue Rewarded"?

Question Answer Choices Because the novel shows how virtue is always punished. Because the novel focuses on Pamela's adherence to virtue, which is rewarded in the end. Because Mr. B.'s vice is punished throughout the novel. Because Pamela's patience and kindness towards Mr. B. are rewarded.

Why is Pamela considered an epistolary novel?

Question Answer Choices It is written as a series of poems. It is written in the form of a play. It is written as a collection of short stories. It is written in the form of letters.

What is the relationship between Pamela and Mr. B in the novel?

Question Answer Choices They remain in a purely professional relationship. They become lifelong enemies. Pamela leaves Mr. B and marries someone else. They eventually get married for love.

What does Pamela do with the money her new master gives her?

Question Answer Choices Buys new clothes Spends it on gifts Saves it for herself Sends it to her parents