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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Howe learn is the truth about Lovelace and Rosebud?
(a) Rosebud is really Lovelace in disguise.
(b) Lovelace is just being nice to Rosebud, giving her money so she can afford to get married.
(c) Rosebud is Lovelace's daughter.
(d) Rosebud has a baby with Lovelace.

2. Why does Arabella say the Harlowes refuse to send Clarissa her money or jewelry?
(a) Because they don't think it is safe to mail money and jewelry.
(b) Because they want to see her beg in the streets.
(c) Because the family has gone bankrupt.
(d) Because they don't want the money to end up in Lovelace's hands.

3. While on their way to Lady Betty's cousin's house, what excuse does Lovelace use for stopping at Widow Sinclair's house?
(a) He can't pass by without greeting the prostitutes.
(b) He wants to drug and rape Clarissa.
(c) He wants to check his mail.
(d) It's hot, so he wants to stop for water.

4. Why does Lovelace spread a rumor that James still plans to kidnap Clarissa?
(a) To hurt James's reputation.
(b) To make sure Clarissa will still want Lovelace's protection.
(c) Because Lovelace plans to kidnap Arabella.
(d) Because it is true.

5. What two reasons does Clarissa give for not visiting Lovelace's aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence?
(a) Clarissa is ill, and Lady Betty is boring.
(b) Clarissa has no clothes, and Lady Betty warned her not to come.
(c) Clarissa has no clothes, and Lady Betty has not invited her.
(d) Clarissa is rich, but Lady Betty is poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter 21, how is Clarissa punished for refusing to be nice to Mr. Solmes?

2. What does James plan to do with Clarissa if he "rescues" her?

3. Why does Dr. Lewen refuse to perform the wedding ceremony?

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

5. What does the Widow Sinclair overhear that makes her angry with Clarissa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Clarissa's situation after she runs off with Lovelace is worse than what would have happened to her if she had stayed at her parents?

2. How does Mr. Wyerley's letter reflect on Lovelace's marriage proposals?

3. Is Miss Howe a good friend to Clarissa? Why or why not?

4. What do you think Lovelace means when he says he loves Clarissa? In other words, how do you think Lovelace would define love?

5. How do you think Lovelace's death reflects on his character?

6. Why do you think Clarissa is so concerned about the curse her father put on her?

7. Does Clarissa's behavior with her coffin reinforce the earlier development of her character? Why or why not?

8. In letters 1-21, Clarissa's family tries to control her behavior. Discuss at least two of her family members and explain their motivations to behave the way they do toward her.

9. Why do you think Clarissa keeps refusing the money people offer her?

10. How does Belford's behavior after Clarissa's death develop his character?

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