Clarissa Quiz

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What do James and Arabella think causes their unhappiness in marriage? (from Conclusion)

The fact that they did not inherit Morden's money.

Solmes is out to get them.

All marriages are unhappy.

Their bad treatment of Clarissa.

Why does learning what Mr. Brand said in his letter to her family change the way Clarissa thinks about her family's treatment of her? (from Letters 439-446 dated August 28th through August 31st)

Because Brand had been paid off by Mr. Solmes to lie about Clarissa.

Because the information that Brand provided made Clarissa look very bad.

Because Brand told them that they should reconcile with her, but they ignored him.

Because Brand was watching the wrong woman, so everything he told them was about someone else.

Why does Lovelace expect to be pardoned if he succeeds in his plan to rape Mrs. Howe and Miss Howe? (from Letters 207-217 dated May 25th through May 29th)

Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.

Because everyone hates the Howes.

Because of his family name, his money and his good looks.

Because rape is considered a minor offense.

Why doesn't Clarissa read the letter from Miss Howe that tells her that Widow Sinclair keeps a house of prostitution as soon as the letter arrives? (from Letters 225-229 dated June 8th)

Because Clarissa has fainted again.

Because Clarissa is not speaking to Miss Howe.

Because Mr. Solmes intercepted the letter, so it never got to Widow Sinclair's house.

Because the letter arrives after Clarissa has run away.

Why does Lovelace think that Lord M dying might help him get Clarissa to marry him? (from Letters 258-268 dated June 14th through June 19th)

Because he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.

Because he suspects Clarissa loves Lord M, but once Lord M is dead, Clarissa will turn to Lovelace for comfort.

Because he thinks Clarissa will feel sorry for him when he's grieving.

Because Clarissa never liked Lord M.