Read the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English. Write your answers in the corresponding space on the answer sheet“Mr. Western had an estate in this parish;and as his house stood at little greater distance from this church than from his own，he very often came to Divine Service here; and both he and the charming Sophia happened to be present at this time. "
What is the social significance of the book?
【正确答案】：
THIS NOVEL PROVIDES A PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH COUNTRY AND CITY LIFE WITH SCORES OF DIFFERENT PLACES AND A WHOLE GALLERY OF ABOUT 40 CHARACTERS. 
【题目解析】：本题考查《汤姆琼斯》的社会意义。通过对几十个不同地方以及人物的描写刻画，菲尔丁为人们描绘了18世纪英国乡村和城市生活的全景。
