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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 416-424 dated August 21st through August 23rd.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Lovelace's friends is pleased to learn of Clarissa's escape?
(a) Will.
(b) Mr. Belford.
(c) Captain Tomlinson.
(d) Mr. Solmes.

2. Why does Clarissa want copies of Lovelace's letters to Belford?
(a) Because Clarissa suspects that Belford encouraged Lovelace to mistreat her.
(b) Because the Howes want to know all the details of Clarissa's story.
(c) Because Clarissa wants to write a novel about everything that has happened to her.
(d) Because Clarissa hopes that if she reads these letters, she will be able to tell whether or not Lovelace really loves her.

3. After reading the letter in which Clarissa mentions going to her "father's house," what does Lovelace guess might have changed Clarissa's thinking?
(a) He thinks she always intended to marry him, but didn't want him to know it.
(b) He thinks she is pregnant.
(c) He thinks Belford has persuaded her.
(d) He thinks Colonel Morden persuaded her.

4. Who does Mrs. Howe blame for her own refusal of Uncle Antony's marriage proposal?
(a) Clarissa.
(b) Mr. Hickman.
(c) Miss Howe.
(d) Uncle Harlowe.

5. What important news does Colonel Morden's letter contain?
(a) Colonel Morden has challenged James to a duel.
(b) Colonel Morden thinks Clarissa should have married Solmes.
(c) Colonel Morden has learned that Lovelace is really Clarissa's brother.
(d) Colonel Morden is never returning to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clarissa's maid Betty treat her?

2. Why does Lovelace think that Lord M dying might help him get Clarissa to marry him?

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

4. Who does Lovelace persuade Clarissa to allow to serve as a mediator between them at Mrs. Moore's house?

5. What does Lovelace think about Clarissa's broken heart?

(see the answer key)

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