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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Lewen refuse to perform the wedding ceremony?
(a) Because Dr. Lewen can not stand the Harlowes.
(b) Because Clarissa does not consent.
(c) Because Dr. Lewen is sick with gout.
(d) Because Dr. Lewen earlier fought a duel with Solmes.

2. What goal does Lovelace say he will achieve by trying to seduce Clarissa?
(a) Test the virtue of all women.
(b) Achieve his 100th seduction.
(c) Test his own seductiveness.
(d) Keep himself busy.

3. When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her?
(a) A gun.
(b) A sword.
(c) A rope.
(d) A penknife.

4. How does Captain Tomlinson feel about helping to trick Clarissa after talking with her at Mrs. Moore's house?
(a) Guilty and regretful.
(b) Very amused.
(c) Hopeful that the tricks will succeed.
(d) Full of anger at Clarissa.

5. Who is Mrs. Townsend?
(a) Clarissa's godmother.
(b) Lovelace's mistress.
(c) Clarissa's aunt.
(d) A lady merchant; Miss Howe plans to ask her to help Clarissa.

6. When Clarissa seems willing to marry Lovelace in order to reconcile with her family, why does that bother Lovelace?
(a) Because Lovelace wants Clarissa to marry him because she loves him.
(b) Because Lovelace is already secretly married to Miss Betterton.
(c) Because Lovelace has decided Clarissa is not rich enough to marry him.
(d) Because Lovelace does not want Clarissa to be happy.

7. Who is Tomlinson, really?
(a) Mr. Hickman.
(b) Patrick M'Donald, a friend of Lovelace's.
(c) Mr. Solmes.
(d) Lovelace in disguise.

8. With whom does Lovelace have a child?
(a) Miss Betterton.
(b) Miss Howe.
(c) Arabella.
(d) Aunt Hervey.

9. What does the Widow Sinclair overhear that makes her angry with Clarissa?
(a) The Widow Sinclair hears Clarissa saying that she's always loved Lovelace and is enjoying teasing him.
(b) The Widow Sinclair hears Clarissa saying that the Widow Sinclair really needs to do something about her hair.
(c) The Widow Sinclair hears Clarissa saying that the carpets and drapes are in very bad taste.
(d) The Widow Sinclair hears Clarissa talking about her house's reputation.

10. Where does Lovelace offer to take Clarissa to get her away from her family?
(a) Italy.
(b) A hotel.
(c) Uncle Antony's house.
(d) The house of his aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence.

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

12. Who does Clarissa write to, asking for help persuading her father not to force her to marry Solmes?
(a) Uncle Antony.
(b) John Belford.
(c) Aunt Antonia.
(d) Mrs. Howe.

13. 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?
(a) Because Mr. Solmes intercepted the letter, so it never got to Widow Sinclair's house.
(b) Because Clarissa has fainted again.
(c) Because Clarissa is not speaking to Miss Howe.
(d) Because the letter arrives after Clarissa has run away.

14. What does Lovelace tell Clarissa that makes her feel bad for him?
(a) Lovelace says he spent two nights waiting for her in the chicken house and he can't stand the smell any longer.
(b) Lovelace says he's never kissed a girl because he's waiting for her.
(c) Lovelace says he has spent his entire fortune buying her presents.
(d) Lovelace says he has spent two nights in the garden waiting for her and he got sick as a result.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters visit Clarissa in letters 37-45 to try to persuade her to marry Solmes?

2. What does Mr. Belton learn that his mistress did to him?

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

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

5. Why do Arabella and James want Clarissa to marry Solmes before Colonel Morden returns?

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