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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. What advice does Mrs. Howe send to Clarissa?
(a) To change her hairstyle.
(b) To marry Lovelace.
(c) To obey her parents and marry Solmes.
(d) To come and stay with Miss Howe until the whole thing blows over.

2. What does Lovelace say is the cause of all his sins?
(a) His drinking.
(b) His love of money.
(c) His love of women.
(d) His high opinion of himself.

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

4. When Clarissa visits Lovelace's bedroom in her nightgown, what does she ask him?
(a) What is going to happen to her next.
(b) Why he didn't marry Arabella.
(c) Whether he likes this nightgown.
(d) Why he does not get mental help.

5. What does Clarissa say about Mrs. Howe's refusal to help her?
(a) Clarissa says Mrs. Howe is the meanest old woman she knows.
(b) Clarissa says Mrs. Howe made the right decision in refusing to help her.
(c) Clarissa says Mrs. Howe is going to pay for refusing to help her.
(d) Clarissa says that Mrs. Howe's decision proves that she is out of her mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James plan to do with Clarissa if he "rescues" her?

2. In letters 22-36, does Clarissa want to marry Solmes or Lovelace?

3. What does Clarissa say about her birthday during her illness?

4. What makes Lovelace vomit?

5. What activity does the apothecary recommend Clarissa do less of to improve her health?

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