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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. While on their way to Lady Betty's cousin's house, what excuse does Lovelace use for stopping at Widow Sinclair's house?
(a) He wants to drug and rape Clarissa.
(b) He can't pass by without greeting the prostitutes.
(c) He wants to check his mail.
(d) It's hot, so he wants to stop for water.

2. 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.

3. Why does Mr. Belford disapprove of Lovelace's plan to "test" Clarissa?
(a) Because Belford is a minister.
(b) Because Belford is afraid Lovelace will end up in jail.
(c) Because the situation is unfair.
(d) Because Belford fears that Clarissa will commit suicide.

4. 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?
(a) Uncle Antony.
(b) Clarissa's mother.
(c) Clarissa's father.
(d) James.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clarissa do with her coffin while she's still alive?

3. What is Clarissa's coffin like?

4. Why does Arabella say the Harlowes refuse to send Clarissa her money or jewelry?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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