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

2. When Lovelace and Clarissa get a room together at an inn, what do they pretend to be?
(a) Uncle and niece.
(b) Grandfather and granddaughter.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Actors.

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

4. Who does Lovelace persuade Clarissa to allow to serve as a mediator between them at Mrs. Moore's house?
(a) Lovelace's aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence.
(b) Miss Howe.
(c) Mrs. Howe.
(d) The Widow Sinclair.

5. Why does Lovelace swear to get revenge on Mr. Howe and James?
(a) Because he finds out they hired spies to watch him.
(b) Because Arabella refused to marry him.
(c) Because Mr. Howe owed him money and refused to pay.
(d) Because they are so mean to Clarissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following deals does Clarissa offer to James if he will stop trying to force her to marry Solmes?

2. What does Lord M promise to do if Lovelace marries Clarissa but is a bad husband?

3. Clarissa admits she would prefer Lovelace if only he had what quality?

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

5. When Miss Howe says she is going to write to Clarissa even though her mother does not allow her to, what does Clarissa tell her?

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