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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. Clarissa admits she would prefer Lovelace if only he had what quality?
(a) Morality.
(b) A great singing voice.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Good looks.

2. Why does Lovelace expect to be pardoned if he succeeds in his plan to rape Mrs. Howe and Miss Howe?
(a) Because everyone hates the Howes.
(b) Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.
(c) Because of his family name, his money and his good looks.
(d) Because rape is considered a minor offense.

3. Why does Lord M want Lovelace to have children with Clarissa?
(a) Because Lord M knows that Clarissa loves kids.
(b) So that Lovelace will have legitimate heirs.
(c) Because Lord M loves kids.
(d) Because Lord M thinks fatherhood will help Lovelace stop drinking so much.

4. What does Mr. Belton learn that his mistress did to him?
(a) Told everyone that she and Belton were not married.
(b) Opened a house of prostitution.
(c) Ran off to New York.
(d) Gave Belton's money to her boyfriend.

5. After Clarissa's family decide they don't want her to marry Lovelace, who do they pick out for her to marry instead?
(a) Miss Howe's brother.
(b) Mr. Solmes.
(c) Mr. Salmon, who is 99 years old.
(d) Mr. Lovelace's older brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clarissa decide London might be an acceptable place to stay?

2. What kind of place does Lovelace trick Clarissa into choosing for her lodging in London?

3. Why does Arabella say the Harlowes refuse to send Clarissa her money or jewelry?

4. In letters 31-36, what does Lovelace tell his friend Belford about his feelings for Clarissa?

5. What does Miss Howe learn is the truth about Lovelace and Rosebud?

(see the answer key)

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