1. How does Clarissa learn that the "Lady Betty" she first saw in London was an impostor?
(a) She exchanges letters with the real Lady Betty.
(b) Widow Sinclair admits it.
(c) She sees a picture of Lady Betty in the newspaper.
(d) Lovelace admits it.

2. 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 can't pass by without greeting the prostitutes.
(b) He wants to drug and rape Clarissa.
(c) It's hot, so he wants to stop for water.
(d) He wants to check his mail.

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

4. Which of Lovelace's friends is pleased to learn of Clarissa's escape?
(a) Captain Tomlinson.
(b) Mr. Belford.
(c) Mr. Solmes.
(d) Will.

5. 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 the family has gone bankrupt.
(c) Because they don't think it is safe to mail money and jewelry.
(d) Because they want to see her beg in the streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. After Lovelace's party, what request does Clarissa get from Miss Partington?

3. What is Clarissa's coffin like?

4. After being ravished, what is the main thing Clarissa wants from her family?

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

(see the answer key)

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