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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Which of the following deals does Clarissa offer to James if he will stop trying to force her to marry Solmes?
(a) Clarissa will give James all her chickens, and she will help Arabella get Lovelace to marry her.
(b) Clarissa will give up her inheritance or become James's maid in Scotland.
(c) Clarissa will give up her inheritance or she will marry a servant.
(d) Clarissa will give James half her inheritance and give him her best maid to take to Scotland.

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

7. Which of the following best describes the style of this book?
(a) One long letter written by one person.
(b) A young woman's diary.
(c) A play.
(d) A series of letters exchanged between several people.

8. In addition to the information about the Widow Sinclair, what else does the revealing letter from Miss Howe say?
(a) That Miss Howe used to work in the Widow Sinclair's house.
(b) That there is no such person as Mr. Hickman, and Miss Howe does not really have a fiance.
(c) That Mr. Lovelace is an impostor, and Clarissa has never met the real Mr. Lovelace.
(d) That there is no such person as Captain Tomlinson.

9. Why does Lovelace think it has been easy for Clarissa to be virtuous so far?
(a) Because Clarissa grew up in a convent.
(b) Because Clarissa was promised a lot of money if she would be virtuous.
(c) Because Clarissa is not smart enough to see opportunities.
(d) Because Clarissa has not had any big temptations yet.

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

11. Who is Miss Howe?
(a) Clarissa's sister.
(b) Arabella's best friend.
(c) Clarissa's best friend.
(d) Clarissa and Arabella's nanny.

12. When Miss Howe says she is going to write to Clarissa even though her mother does not allow her to, what does Clarissa tell her?
(a) Clarissa is glad Miss Howe will still write to her.
(b) Clarissa tells Miss Howe not to write, but that Mr. Hickman can write.
(c) Clarissa tells Miss Howe she never really liked her anyway.
(d) Clarissa tells Miss Howe to come to London in person.

13. In letter 21, how is Clarissa punished for refusing to be nice to Mr. Solmes?
(a) She is not allowed to go to a ball.
(b) Her dairy-house is given to her brother.
(c) She is forced to be her sister's maid.
(d) She is forbidden to see her family and sent to her room.

14. Why does Mr. Belford disapprove of Lovelace's plan to "test" Clarissa?
(a) Because Belford is a minister.
(b) Because Belford fears that Clarissa will commit suicide.
(c) Because Belford is afraid Lovelace will end up in jail.
(d) Because the situation is unfair.

15. Which two characters visit Clarissa in letters 37-45 to try to persuade her to marry Solmes?
(a) Mrs. Norton and Aunt Hervey.
(b) Lovelace's aunts.
(c) Miss Howe and Mrs. Howe.
(d) Rosebud and her boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clarissa refuse to follow James's command to go to her Uncle Antony's house?

2. How does Clarissa escape while Lovelace is visiting Lord M?

3. Why does Clarissa faint when she finds out that they cannot leave the Widow Sinclair's house because Charlotte is sick?

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

5. In the dream Clarissa has, what does Lovelace do to her?

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