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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 447-459 dated August 29th through August 31st.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After being ravished, what is the main thing Clarissa wants from her family?
(a) She wants her mother to take her to the hospital.
(b) She wants her father to renounce his curse against her.
(c) She wants her parents to pay for a lawyer to take Lovelace to court.
(d) She wants her jewelry.

2. After Lovelace's party, what request does Clarissa get from Miss Partington?
(a) To share Clarissa's bed for the night.
(b) To send Miss Partington a lock of Clarissa's hair.
(c) To be best friends forever.
(d) To write Miss Partington a letter explaining why Clarissa won't marry Lovelace.

3. Why does Arabella say the Harlowes refuse to send Clarissa her money or jewelry?
(a) Because they don't want the money to end up in Lovelace's hands.
(b) Because they don't think it is safe to mail money and jewelry.
(c) Because they want to see her beg in the streets.
(d) Because the family has gone bankrupt.

4. With whom does Lovelace have a child?
(a) Aunt Hervey.
(b) Miss Howe.
(c) Arabella.
(d) Miss Betterton.

5. How does Clarissa escape while Lovelace is visiting Lord M?
(a) By hiding in the laundry when it is taken out.
(b) By disguising herself as a servant.
(c) By hiring body guards who break in to the house and escort her out.
(d) By jumping out the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miss Howe says she is going to write to Clarissa even though her mother does not allow her to, what does Clarissa tell her?

2. What errand does Miss Howe have in London, which means she will be able to visit Clarissa?

3. When most of Clarissa's family agrees to let Mrs. Norton go to visit Clarissa while she is dying, which member of the family holds out?

4. Who offers to adopt Clarissa as his own daughter?

5. What is Clarissa's coffin like?

(see the answer key)

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