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

2. Why does Clarissa decide London might be an acceptable place to stay?
(a) She thinks Lovelace might be more likely to leave her alone in London.
(b) She knows she can catch a plane to America at Heathrow.
(c) She hopes to escape and join some travelling actors.
(d) She thinks it will be easier to get married in London.

3. When Mr. Lovelace proposes marriage to Arabella, why does she say no?
(a) She does not like the way he talks to her.
(b) She never wants to get married at all.
(c) She has heard he has seduced a lot of women.
(d) She never liked him in the first place.

4. What makes Lovelace vomit?
(a) He took a drug to make himself throw up.
(b) Nerves about the wedding.
(c) A bad smell in the house.
(d) Bad shellfish.

5. When the Harlowes learn that Clarissa has run off with Lovelace, which family member is actually sad for Clarissa?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her aunt Clarissa.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of this section (letters 56-74), who is Clarissa pinning her hopes on?

2. What does Lovelace tell Clarissa that makes her feel bad for him?

3. Why does Clarissa refuse to follow James's command to go to her Uncle Antony's house?

4. In addition to the information about the Widow Sinclair, what else does the revealing letter from Miss Howe say?

5. How does Solmes believe husbands should handle wives?

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