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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does M'Donald feel while dying?
(a) Calm and rational.
(b) Sure of going to heaven.
(c) Happy to be getting out of jail.
(d) Penitent.

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) Aunt Antonia.
(b) Uncle Antony.
(c) Mrs. Howe.
(d) James.

3. What does Belford tell Morden when Morden alerts him that James intends to ask him to give up his executorship?
(a) Belford says he will follow the family's wishes.
(b) Belford says he will do whatever Morden tells him to do.
(c) Belford says the only person he will give the executorship up to is Morden.
(d) Belford says he will not give up his executorship.

4. The Harlowes tell Clarissa she must go to America for a few years before she can move back to her estate, and Clarissa agrees to go, if she does not die soon. Which state do they want her to go to?
(a) New York.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) California.
(d) Massachusetts.

5. Who stops Lovelace and Morden from fighting?
(a) Uncle Antony.
(b) Lord M.
(c) Mr. Hickman.
(d) Clarissa.

6. Who refuses to go to Belton's funeral?
(a) Belford.
(b) Lord M.
(c) Belton's son.
(d) Lovelace.

7. What does Lovelace think about Clarissa's broken heart?
(a) Lovelace believes the doctors are saying Clarissa has a broken heart because they're bad doctors and can not figure out what is really wrong with her.
(b) Lovelace is glad Clarissa has a broken heart.
(c) Lovelace does not believe Clarissa has a broken heart.
(d) Lovelace believes it was Solmes who broke Clarissa's heart.

8. Who, besides Lovelace, does Morden almost fight when he meets with Lovelace?
(a) Mr. Mowbray.
(b) Mr. Harlowe.
(c) Uncle Antony.
(d) Mr. Hickman.

9. What weapons do Lovelace and Morden use to fight?
(a) Knives.
(b) Pistols.
(c) Swords.
(d) Bare hands.

10. Which adjective best describes Clarissa's behavior when discussing her death with the doctor?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Calm.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Angry.

11. After Mr. Harlowe renounces his curse, what does Clarissa write to her mother to ask for?
(a) A last blessing before she dies.
(b) To restore her joy.
(c) The money her grandfather left her.
(d) To be allowed to come home.

12. What does Brand say about Belford's relationship with Clarissa?
(a) That he thinks Belford is trying to convince Clarissa to leave her money to Belford.
(b) That he thinks Belford gives Clarissa money.
(c) That he thinks Belford is a drug dealer.
(d) That he thinks Belford is Lovelace in disguise.

13. When the Harlowe family is grieving Clarissa's death, what does Colonel Morden say was Clarissa's only fault?
(a) Her pride.
(b) Her lack of will power.
(c) Her unwillingness to forgive her family.
(d) Her willingness to forgive her family.

14. Why does Belford have to leave Clarissa's neighborhood to visit Belton?
(a) Because Belton is dying.
(b) Because Belton is giving a ball, and Belford has to be there.
(c) Because Belton promised Belford a lot of money for visiting him.
(d) Because Lovelace wants Belford to leave so he can visit Clarissa alone.

15. What is Colonel Morden's plan for what Clarissa should do if she doesn't die?
(a) Live with Miss Howe.
(b) Marry Mr. Wyerley, if he will still have her.
(c) Go hide in Pennsylvania.
(d) Travel with Colonel Morden for several years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Morden criticize Miss Howe?

2. What do the Hickmans name their daughter?

3. Who mocks Belford and Belton while Belton is dying?

4. Who writes to Clarissa renewing an old marriage proposal and swearing to stay single as long as Clarissa is available to marry him?

5. How does Clarissa pay the doctor?

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