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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 talking about her house's reputation.
(c) The Widow Sinclair hears Clarissa saying that the carpets and drapes are in very bad taste.
(d) The Widow Sinclair hears Clarissa saying that the Widow Sinclair really needs to do something about her hair.

2. At the end of this section (letters 56-74), who is Clarissa pinning her hopes on?
(a) Colonel Morden.
(b) Her aunt Hervey.
(c) Her brother James.
(d) Her uncle Antony.

3. When Clarissa runs away after the fire, what does she plan to do if Lovelace does not find her?
(a) Go back to Harlowe Place and act like nothing happened.
(b) Marry Mr. Solmes.
(c) Stay right where she is.
(d) Leave the country.

4. What does Mr. Belton learn that his mistress did to him?
(a) Ran off to New York.
(b) Gave Belton's money to her boyfriend.
(c) Told everyone that she and Belton were not married.
(d) Opened a house of prostitution.

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

6. 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) Bring legal charges against Lovelace.
(c) Go to rehab to make sure she does not get addicted.
(d) Marry Mr. Solmes quickly, in case Clarissa is pregnant.

7. On whose birthday does Lovelace tentatively plan a wedding?
(a) His own.
(b) Uncle Harlowe's.
(c) The Widow SInclair's.
(d) Clarissa's.

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

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

10. What makes Lovelace vomit?
(a) Bad shellfish.
(b) A bad smell in the house.
(c) He took a drug to make himself throw up.
(d) Nerves about the wedding.

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

12. In the dream Clarissa has, what does Lovelace do to her?
(a) Call her names.
(b) Make her queen.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Give her a pink cake with a tag that says "Eat me."

13. How does Clarissa's maid Betty treat her?
(a) Betty worships Clarissa.
(b) Betty tries to help Clarissa escape.
(c) Betty fears Clarissa.
(d) Betty treats Clarissa rudely.

14. When Miss Howe finds out that Clarissa has run off with Lovelace, what does Miss Howe advise Clarissa to do?
(a) Marry Lovelace as soon as possible.
(b) Run away to New York and become an actress.
(c) Marry Solmes as soon as possible.
(d) Hold out for as much money as she can get before agreeing to marry him.

15. What important news does Colonel Morden's letter contain?
(a) Colonel Morden thinks Clarissa should have married Solmes.
(b) Colonel Morden has learned that Lovelace is really Clarissa's brother.
(c) Colonel Morden is never returning to England.
(d) Colonel Morden has challenged James to a duel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What contest does Clarissa challenge James to?

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

4. Why does Clarissa run away after the fire at Widow Sinclair's house?

5. Clarissa admits she would prefer Lovelace if only he had what quality?

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