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. Why does Lovelace think it has been easy for Clarissa to be virtuous so far?
(a) Because Clarissa has not had any big temptations yet.
(b) Because Clarissa was promised a lot of money if she would be virtuous.
(c) Because Clarissa grew up in a convent.
(d) Because Clarissa is not smart enough to see opportunities.

2. Where does Lovelace offer to take Clarissa to get her away from her family?
(a) Italy.
(b) A hotel.
(c) Uncle Antony's house.
(d) The house of his aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence.

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

4. At the end of this section (letters 56-74), who is Clarissa pinning her hopes on?
(a) Her brother James.
(b) Colonel Morden.
(c) Her uncle Antony.
(d) Her aunt Hervey.

5. What does James plan to do with Clarissa if he "rescues" her?
(a) Send Clarissa to a madhouse.
(b) Send Clarissa to a convent.
(c) Have Clarissa arrested and sent to jail for prostitution.
(d) Send Clarissa to his estate in Scotland.