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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Clarissa's hearse arrives at Harlowe Place, who is following it?

2. What is Clarissa's coffin like?

3. Why does learning what Mr. Brand said in his letter to her family change the way Clarissa thinks about her family's treatment of her?

4. Who offers to adopt Clarissa as his own daughter?

5. Which adjective best describes Clarissa's behavior when discussing her death with the doctor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Widow Lovick and Widow Sinclair. Why is the status of each woman as a widow important?

Essay Topic 2

There are many examples of people having a hard time telling whether a person or object in front of them is what it appears to be. What do you think Richardson's message about deception is? Support your answer with three examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the ideals of masculinity and femininity as they are revealed in "Clarissa," and evaluate at least one female and one male character in terms of the way they fulfill their role as a man or woman.

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