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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morden bring Clarissa?

2. What stops Lovelace from killing himself when he learns of Clarissa's death?

3. What part of Clarissa's body does Lovelace say he wants to keep with him?

4. Why does Belford have to leave Clarissa's neighborhood to visit Belton?

5. Who inherits the lands that were supposed to go to Lovelace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although the form of an epistolary novel (a novel written in letters) is fairly unusual today, it was one of the most common ways for early novels to be written. Discuss the use of the epistolary form in "Clarissa." Discuss (a) the way letters are used to develop characterization, (b) the way epistolary form allows the author to create suspense, and (c) the way epistolary form allows readers to relate to characters.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Belford and Lovelace. Both of them are strongly effected by their relationship with Clarissa. Compare and contrast their responses to her.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used frequently in Clarissa. Give at least two examples of foreshadowing of events that later occur. How does foreshadowing affect the reader's response to the novel?

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