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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 the Howes learn of Lovelace's many tricks and his use of drugs to rape Clarissa, what do they think Clarissa should do?
(a) Drug him with opium and leave him in the gutter.
(b) Bring legal charges against Lovelace.
(c) Marry Mr. Solmes quickly, in case Clarissa is pregnant.
(d) Go to rehab to make sure she does not get addicted.

2. 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 parents to pay for a lawyer to take Lovelace to court.
(c) She wants her father to renounce his curse against her.
(d) She wants her jewelry.

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

4. 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.

5. 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?
(a) James.
(b) Aunt Antonia.
(c) Uncle Antony.
(d) Mrs. Howe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Belford disapprove of Lovelace's plan to "test" Clarissa?

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

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

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

5. What is Clarissa's coffin like?

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