This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 342-350 dated July 20th through July 22nd | Letters 351-369 dated July 20th through July 27th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drug does Lovelace blame for Clarissa's apparent madness after he ravishes her?
(a) Opium.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Marijuana.

2. What reason does Clarissa's doctor give for saying she does not have to pay him?
(a) The doctor says Lovelace should pay him, since he ravished Clarissa.
(b) The doctor wants to marry Clarissa.
(c) The doctor says the government should pay him, since Clarissa is so wonderful.
(d) Some of his visits are social.

3. Why does Dorcas refuse to answer any more questions after telling the mysterious servant that Lovelace and Clarissa are married?
(a) Because the servant will not say why he is asking.
(b) Because Dorcas does not know the answers to the questions he is asking.
(c) Because the servant kissed Dorcas.
(d) Because Dorcas is unpredictable.

4. When Belford criticizes Clarissa's family for its stubbornness, how does Clarissa respond?
(a) Clarissa says Belford is not being severe enough.
(b) Clarissa tells Belford he doesn't have the right to criticize her family.
(c) Clarissa says Belford is right, and her family will suffer in the afterlife for the way they have treated her.
(d) Clarissa asks Belford if he will write to her family and tell them what he said about them.

5. Why does Lovelace think that Lord M dying might help him get Clarissa to marry him?
(a) Because he thinks Clarissa will feel sorry for him when he's grieving.
(b) Because he suspects Clarissa loves Lord M, but once Lord M is dead, Clarissa will turn to Lovelace for comfort.
(c) Because he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.
(d) Because Clarissa never liked Lord M.