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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 521-537 dated September 28th through December 18th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does James ask Belford to turn the executorship over to?
(a) Clarissa's Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe.
(b) James and Mr. Harlowe.
(c) Mr. Hickman.
(d) James and Arabella.

2. When Lovelace reads Clarissa's letter about going to her "father's house," why is he happy?
(a) He thinks Clarissa intends to marry him.
(b) If Clarissa goes to her father's house, Lovelace doesn't have to worry about her any more.
(c) Lovelace plans to set Harlowe Place on fire, so Clarissa is playing right into his hand.
(d) Lovelace knows it is easy to get Clarissa to run away from her father's house.

3. What is Colonel Morden's plan for what Clarissa should do if she doesn't die?
(a) Go hide in Pennsylvania.
(b) Live with Miss Howe.
(c) Travel with Colonel Morden for several years.
(d) Marry Mr. Wyerley, if he will still have her.

4. Which family member recommends to Clarissa to stop seeing Belford, in hopes that she might be able to reconcile with the rest of the family if she does?
(a) Clarissa's mother.
(b) James.
(c) Uncle Antony.
(d) Clarissa's father.

5. What stops Lovelace from killing himself when he learns of Clarissa's death?
(a) Will has taken all his weapons away.
(b) Clarissa's ghost appears and tells him to stop.
(c) He's a coward and stops at the last minute.
(d) Lord M has Lovelace put in a padded cell to protect him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What damaging fact does Mr. Brand report to Clarissa's family?

3. What reason does Clarissa give Charlotte for continuing to refuse to marry Lovelace?

4. Who is courting Mrs. Howe?

5. What makes Lord M a bad choice for someone to give Clarissa away at the wedding?

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