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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Brand say about Belford's relationship with Clarissa?

3. What reason does Clarissa's doctor give for saying she does not have to pay him?

4. Who does Clarissa ask to be the executor of her will?

5. What errand does Miss Howe have in London, which means she will be able to visit Clarissa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose any one of the major characters (Clarissa, Lovelace, Belford or Miss Howe). Does the character change during the novel? Why or why not? Does the way the other characters view the character you chose match the way you view the character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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