This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 207-217 dated May 25th through May 29th | Letters 218-224 dated May 30th through June 7th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Miss Howe finds out that Clarissa has run off with Lovelace, what does Miss Howe advise Clarissa to do?
(a) Run away to New York and become an actress.
(b) Hold out for as much money as she can get before agreeing to marry him.
(c) Marry Lovelace as soon as possible.
(d) Marry Solmes as soon as possible.

2. Why does Mr. Belford disapprove of Lovelace's plan to "test" Clarissa?
(a) Because Belford is afraid Lovelace will end up in jail.
(b) Because Belford fears that Clarissa will commit suicide.
(c) Because the situation is unfair.
(d) Because Belford is a minister.

3. After Lovelace's party, what request does Clarissa get from Miss Partington?
(a) To send Miss Partington a lock of Clarissa's hair.
(b) To share Clarissa's bed for the night.
(c) To be best friends forever.
(d) To write Miss Partington a letter explaining why Clarissa won't marry Lovelace.

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

5. When does Clarissa say she will set a wedding date?
(a) As soon as she talks to her wedding planner.
(b) As soon as Lovelace gets a marriage license.
(c) As soon as the dressmaker finishes her wedding dress.
(d) As soon as her family says they will come to the wedding.