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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After the Howes learn of Lovelace's many tricks and his use of drugs to rape Clarissa, what do they think Clarissa should do?
(a) Drug him with opium and leave him in the gutter.
(b) Go to rehab to make sure she does not get addicted.
(c) Marry Mr. Solmes quickly, in case Clarissa is pregnant.
(d) Bring legal charges against Lovelace.

4. After being ravished, what is the main thing Clarissa wants from her family?
(a) She wants her mother to take her to the hospital.
(b) She wants her jewelry.
(c) She wants her parents to pay for a lawyer to take Lovelace to court.
(d) She wants her father to renounce his curse against her.

5. What drug does Lovelace blame for Clarissa's apparent madness after he ravishes her?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Opium.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Alcohol.

6. 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.

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

8. Why do the women at Mrs. Moore's house take Lovelace's side?
(a) Lovelace tells the women that Clarissa is his wife.
(b) Women always side with a good-looking man.
(c) Lovelace promises to make them all rich if they help him.
(d) Clarissa is mean to them.

9. Where is Clarissa planning to go while Lovelace visits the dying Lord M?
(a) The Isle of Wight.
(b) Australia.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Hampstead.

10. Clarissa admits she would prefer Lovelace if only he had what quality?
(a) Good looks.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Morality.
(d) A great singing voice.

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

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

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

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

15. Why does Lovelace expect to be pardoned if he succeeds in his plan to rape Mrs. Howe and Miss Howe?
(a) Because of his family name, his money and his good looks.
(b) Because rape is considered a minor offense.
(c) Because everyone hates the Howes.
(d) Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Howe recommend Clarissa save her reputation?

2. What important news does Colonel Morden's letter contain?

3. How does Clarissa learn that the "Lady Betty" she first saw in London was an impostor?

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

5. Which of the following best describes the style of this book?

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