1. When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her?
(a) A gun.
(b) A rope.
(c) A penknife.
(d) A sword.

2. When Belton knows he is dying, how does he feel?
(a) Remorseful for his immoral life.
(b) He does not believe the doctor and insists on acting like he's fine.
(c) Happy, because he knows he is going to heaven.
(d) Angry with Belford, because he blames the problems in his life on Belford.

3. How does Miss Howe recommend Clarissa save her reputation?
(a) Marry Solmes.
(b) Marry Lovelace.
(c) Send a letter to the London Times explaining what happened.
(d) Go to Scotland.

4. What does Arabella say in her letter that arrived after Clarissa's death?
(a) That Arabella is marrying Mr. Wyerley.
(b) That the family loves Clarissa and will not reproach her.
(c) That she never wants to see Clarissa again.
(d) That Arabella is enjoying Clarissa's room and has taken all her jewelry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Clarissa read the letter from Miss Howe that tells her that Widow Sinclair keeps a house of prostitution as soon as the letter arrives?

2. Who does Mrs. Howe blame for her own refusal of Uncle Antony's marriage proposal?

3. Where does Clarissa want to be buried?

4. When Lovelace talks to Hickman, he says Clarissa lets someone else court her. Who?

5. When Clarissa runs away after the fire, what does she plan to do if Lovelace does not find her?

(see the answer key)

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