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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 447-459 dated August 29th through August 31st.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Lovelace's party, what request does Clarissa get from Miss Partington?
(a) To write Miss Partington a letter explaining why Clarissa won't marry Lovelace.
(b) To share Clarissa's bed for the night.
(c) To be best friends forever.
(d) To send Miss Partington a lock of Clarissa's hair.

2. Which of Lovelace's friends is pleased to learn of Clarissa's escape?
(a) Mr. Solmes.
(b) Captain Tomlinson.
(c) Mr. Belford.
(d) Will.

3. How does Clarissa escape while Lovelace is visiting Lord M?
(a) By hiding in the laundry when it is taken out.
(b) By hiring body guards who break in to the house and escort her out.
(c) By disguising herself as a servant.
(d) By jumping out the window.

4. While on their way to Lady Betty's cousin's house, what excuse does Lovelace use for stopping at Widow Sinclair's house?
(a) He can't pass by without greeting the prostitutes.
(b) He wants to drug and rape Clarissa.
(c) He wants to check his mail.
(d) It's hot, so he wants to stop for water.

5. Why does Arabella say the Harlowes refuse to send Clarissa her money or jewelry?
(a) Because they don't think it is safe to mail money and jewelry.
(b) Because they want to see her beg in the streets.
(c) Because they don't want the money to end up in Lovelace's hands.
(d) Because the family has gone bankrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. When most of Clarissa's family agrees to let Mrs. Norton go to visit Clarissa while she is dying, which member of the family holds out?

2. Who offers to adopt Clarissa as his own daughter?

3. With whom does Lovelace have a child?

4. After the Howes learn of Lovelace's many tricks and his use of drugs to rape Clarissa, what do they think Clarissa should do?

5. Whose house is Clarissa staying in while in London?

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