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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, besides Lovelace, does Morden almost fight when he meets with Lovelace?

2. How does Clarissa plan to pay for her funeral?

3. Who refuses to go to Belton's funeral?

4. When Lovelace reads Clarissa's letter about going to her "father's house," why is he happy?

5. After Mr. Harlowe renounces his curse, what does Clarissa write to her mother to ask for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marriage in the eighteenth century (especially for wealthy people) was seen both as a relationship that might begin in romance and as a legal and financial contract. Discuss three marriages in this novel in terms of their romantic and financial aspects.

Essay Topic 2

There is a great deal of irony in "Clarissa," including verbal irony, dramatic irony and situational irony. Give an example of each kind of irony and discuss its effect on the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Belford and Lovelace. Both of them are strongly effected by their relationship with Clarissa. Compare and contrast their responses to her.

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