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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 460-476 dated September 4th through September 7th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lovelace think that Lord M dying might help him get Clarissa to marry him?
(a) Because he suspects Clarissa loves Lord M, but once Lord M is dead, Clarissa will turn to Lovelace for comfort.
(b) Because he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.
(c) Because Clarissa never liked Lord M.
(d) Because he thinks Clarissa will feel sorry for him when he's grieving.

2. When most of Clarissa's family agrees to let Mrs. Norton go to visit Clarissa while she is dying, which member of the family holds out?
(a) James.
(b) Uncle Antony.
(c) Mrs. Howe.
(d) Aunt Antonia.

3. What does James plan to do with Clarissa if he "rescues" her?
(a) Send Clarissa to a madhouse.
(b) Send Clarissa to a convent.
(c) Have Clarissa arrested and sent to jail for prostitution.
(d) Send Clarissa to his estate in Scotland.

4. When does Clarissa say she will set a wedding date?
(a) As soon as the dressmaker finishes her wedding dress.
(b) As soon as her family says they will come to the wedding.
(c) As soon as she talks to her wedding planner.
(d) As soon as Lovelace gets a marriage license.

5. In letters 22-36, does Clarissa want to marry Solmes or Lovelace?
(a) Lovelace.
(b) Solmes.
(c) She loves them both but can not decide which to marry.
(d) Neither.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dorcas refuse to answer any more questions after telling the mysterious servant that Lovelace and Clarissa are married?

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

3. To whom does Clarissa want her picture of Miss Howe to be given?

4. How does Lovelace's talk with the God of Love about Clarissa end?

5. What does Miss Howe learn is the truth about Lovelace and Rosebud?

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