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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 240-246 dated June 10th | Letters 247-257 dated June 11th through June 13th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lovelace spread a rumor that James still plans to kidnap Clarissa?
(a) To make sure Clarissa will still want Lovelace's protection.
(b) Because Lovelace plans to kidnap Arabella.
(c) To hurt James's reputation.
(d) Because it is true.

2. What makes Lord M a bad choice for someone to give Clarissa away at the wedding?
(a) Lord M is very ugly.
(b) Clarissa hates Lord M.
(c) Lord M is ill with gout, so they can't set a date.
(d) Lord M hates Clarissa and does not want Lovelace to get married.

3. Who is Tomlinson, really?
(a) Patrick M'Donald, a friend of Lovelace's.
(b) Mr. Hickman.
(c) Lovelace in disguise.
(d) Mr. Solmes.

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

5. Who is Miss Howe?
(a) Clarissa's sister.
(b) Clarissa's best friend.
(c) Clarissa and Arabella's nanny.
(d) Arabella's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Belton learn that his mistress did to him?

2. What does Clarissa say about Mrs. Howe's refusal to help her?

3. Why does Lovelace think it has been easy for Clarissa to be virtuous so far?

4. Who does Clarissa write to, asking for help persuading her father not to force her to marry Solmes?

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

(see the answer key)

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