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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clarissa say about her birthday during her illness?

2. To whom does Clarissa want her picture of Miss Howe to be given?

3. Who does Clarissa tell Miss Howe to be nicer to?

4. Who does Clarissa especially want to prevent from viewing her body?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Mrs. Harlowe and Mrs. Howe. How do their styles of parenting differ?

Essay Topic 2

Although the form of an epistolary novel (a novel written in letters) is fairly unusual today, it was one of the most common ways for early novels to be written. Discuss the use of the epistolary form in "Clarissa." Discuss (a) the way letters are used to develop characterization, (b) the way epistolary form allows the author to create suspense, and (c) the way epistolary form allows readers to relate to characters.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the treatment of prostitutes in "Clarissa." How do other characters, both male and female, regard the prostitutes? What kind of character do Polly and Sally reveal? Are there any sympathetic or positive representations of prostitutes in this novel?

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