1. Which member of Lovelace's family agrees that Clarissa ought to let Lovelace visit her one last time?
(a) Lord M.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Lord D.
(d) Lovelace's younger brother Robert.

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

3. Why does Lord M want Lovelace to have children with Clarissa?
(a) So that Lovelace will have legitimate heirs.
(b) Because Lord M knows that Clarissa loves kids.
(c) Because Lord M loves kids.
(d) Because Lord M thinks fatherhood will help Lovelace stop drinking so much.

4. How does Miss Howe recommend Clarissa save her reputation?
(a) Send a letter to the London Times explaining what happened.
(b) Marry Solmes.
(c) Go to Scotland.
(d) Marry Lovelace.

5. Who (besides Clarissa) asks Belford to be the executor of a will?
(a) Lord M and Colonel Morden.
(b) Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe.
(c) Belton and Lovelace.
(d) Miss Howe and Mr. Hickman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Clarissa read the letter from Miss Howe that tells her that Widow Sinclair keeps a house of prostitution as soon as the letter arrives?

2. What does Hickman tell Belford is causing Miss Howe to delay her marriage to Hickman?

3. When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her?

4. Who writes to Clarissa renewing an old marriage proposal and swearing to stay single as long as Clarissa is available to marry him?

5. Why does Lovelace swear to get revenge on Mr. Howe and James?

(see the answer key)

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