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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. When Clarissa's family say that they don't believe that she is very sick, what does she say will prove it?
(a) A note from her doctor.
(b) Her death.
(c) A photograph that Belford has taken of her.
(d) Everyone else in the house is getting sick, too.

2. After reading the letter in which Clarissa mentions going to her "father's house," what does Lovelace guess might have changed Clarissa's thinking?
(a) He thinks Colonel Morden persuaded her.
(b) He thinks she always intended to marry him, but didn't want him to know it.
(c) He thinks Belford has persuaded her.
(d) He thinks she is pregnant.

3. What activity does the apothecary recommend Clarissa do less of to improve her health?
(a) Fainting.
(b) Laying around.
(c) Writing.
(d) Taking opium.

4. How does Lovelace respond when the dying Clarissa forgives him?
(a) He says he does not forgive her.
(b) He says he is glad, because now he doesn't have to worry about being punished in the afterlife.
(c) He asks whether she forgave James and Arabella, since the whole thing was really their fault.
(d) He says he is not sure he deserves to be forgiven.

5. Who does Lovelace hope to see at Colonel Ambrose's ball?
(a) Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe.
(b) Miss Howe and Mr. Hickman.
(c) Polly and Sally.
(d) Colonel Ambrose and Lord M.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lovelace's talk with the God of Love about Clarissa end?

2. What makes Colonel Morden threaten to avenge Clarissa?

3. What does Clarissa do after the charges against her are dropped?

4. What does Clarissa do with the proposed marriage settlement Lovelace gives to her?

5. Why does Morden criticize Miss Howe?

(see the answer key)

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