Clarissa Quiz

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When Clarissa runs away after the fire, what does she plan to do if Lovelace does not find her? (from Letters 225-229 dated June 8th)

Marry Mr. Solmes.

Leave the country.

Stay right where she is.

Go back to Harlowe Place and act like nothing happened.

When Lovelace talks to Hickman, he says Clarissa lets someone else court her. Who? (from Letters 342-350 dated July 20th through July 22nd)

Belford.

The God of Love.

Death.

Solmes.

When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her? (from Letters 258-268 dated June 14th through June 19th)

A gun.

A penknife.

A sword.

A rope.

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? (from Letters 447-459 dated August 29th through August 31st)

Clarissa's father.

James.

Uncle Antony.

Clarissa's mother.

In Clarissa's posthumous letter to Lovelace, what does she say about her feelings for him? (from Letters 508-520 dated September 16th through September 26th)

That she never cared for him.

That she did prefer him and hopes for his reformation.

That she once loved him but now hates him, and expects he will be punished when he dies.

That she liked him a little, but no more than she liked Mr. Solmes.