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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 167-175 dated May 2nd through May 9th | Letters 176-188 dated May 9th through May 18th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Mrs. Howe send to Clarissa?
(a) To marry Lovelace.
(b) To obey her parents and marry Solmes.
(c) To change her hairstyle.
(d) To come and stay with Miss Howe until the whole thing blows over.

2. Why does Clarissa decide London might be an acceptable place to stay?
(a) She thinks Lovelace might be more likely to leave her alone in London.
(b) She thinks it will be easier to get married in London.
(c) She knows she can catch a plane to America at Heathrow.
(d) She hopes to escape and join some travelling actors.

3. How does Solmes believe husbands should handle wives?
(a) Allow them to act any way they want.
(b) Keep them barefoot and in the kitchen.
(c) Rule them through fear.
(d) Treat them with love and respect.

4. What kind of place does Lovelace trick Clarissa into choosing for her lodging in London?
(a) A house of prostitution.
(b) A dungeon.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A non-existent address.

5. What does Clarissa do with the proposed marriage settlement Lovelace gives to her?
(a) Sends it to Mrs. Harlowe.
(b) Sends it to Miss Howe for her approval.
(c) Burns it.
(d) Changes it, so that Clarissa gets more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lovelace know about everything that happens at Clarissa's house?

2. What important news does Colonel Morden's letter contain?

3. When James writes to Clarissa and tells her she is basically under house arrest, where exactly does he tell her she has to stay?

4. Who wrote the letter about Lovelace that Solmes reads?

5. What does Lovelace tell Clarissa that makes her feel bad for him?

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