Clarissa Quiz

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Who does James ask Belford to turn the executorship over to? (from Letters 500-506 dated September 10th through September 15th)

Clarissa's Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe.

Mr. Hickman.

James and Mr. Harlowe.

James and Arabella.

When Clarissa seems willing to marry Lovelace in order to reconcile with her family, why does that bother Lovelace? (from Letters 240-246 dated June 10th)

Because Lovelace has decided Clarissa is not rich enough to marry him.

Because Lovelace wants Clarissa to marry him because she loves him.

Because Lovelace does not want Clarissa to be happy.

Because Lovelace is already secretly married to Miss Betterton.

When Clarissa runs away after the fire, what does she plan to do if Lovelace does not find her? (from Letters 225-229 dated June 8th)

Go back to Harlowe Place and act like nothing happened.

Stay right where she is.

Leave the country.

Marry Mr. Solmes.

Why does Lovelace think that Lord M dying might help him get Clarissa to marry him? (from Letters 258-268 dated June 14th through June 19th)

Because he thinks Clarissa will feel sorry for him when he's grieving.

Because Clarissa never liked Lord M.

Because he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.

Because he suspects Clarissa loves Lord M, but once Lord M is dead, Clarissa will turn to Lovelace for comfort.

What do James and Arabella think causes their unhappiness in marriage? (from Conclusion)

The fact that they did not inherit Morden's money.

Their bad treatment of Clarissa.

All marriages are unhappy.

Solmes is out to get them.