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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Belfords' housekeeper?
(a) Mrs. Harlowe.
(b) Mrs. Norton.
(c) Widow Lovick.
(d) Mrs. Howe.

2. What are the Harlowes doing when they get the news of Clarissa's death?
(a) Talking about the fact that they don't think Clarissa is really very sick.
(b) Preparing to throw a ball to celebrate Arabella's engagement.
(c) Packing to go on vacation.
(d) Watching James fight a duel.

3. In Clarissa's posthumous letter to Lovelace, what does she say about her feelings for him?
(a) That she liked him a little, but no more than she liked Mr. Solmes.
(b) That she did prefer him and hopes for his reformation.
(c) That she once loved him but now hates him, and expects he will be punished when he dies.
(d) That she never cared for him.

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

5. Besides the Harlowes' servants, what other servants does Clarissa leave money to?
(a) The servants of the queen.
(b) The servants of the king.
(c) Widow Sinclair's servants.
(d) The Howes' servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Morden criticize Miss Howe?

2. What languages did Clarissa know well, besides English?

3. Why doesn't Clarissa respond to Miss Howe's letter suggesting she put herself under Lady Betty's protection and marry Lovelace?

4. What makes Lovelace's family accuse him of evil-doing in relation to Clarissa?

5. 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?

(see the answer keys)

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