Clarissa Quiz

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Why does Clarissa want copies of Lovelace's letters to Belford? (from Letters 370-394 dated July 28th through August 7th)

Because Clarissa wants to write a novel about everything that has happened to her.

Because Clarissa suspects that Belford encouraged Lovelace to mistreat her.

Because Clarissa hopes that if she reads these letters, she will be able to tell whether or not Lovelace really loves her.

Because the Howes want to know all the details of Clarissa's story.

When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her? (from Letters 258-268 dated June 14th through June 19th)

A sword.

A gun.

A rope.

A penknife.

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)

Leave the country.

Stay right where she is.

Marry Mr. Solmes.

Go back to Harlowe Place and act like nothing happened.

In Clarissa's posthumous letter to Lovelace, what does she say about her feelings for him? (from Letters 508-520 dated September 16th through September 26th)

That she once loved him but now hates him, and expects he will be punished when he dies.

That she liked him a little, but no more than she liked Mr. Solmes.

That she did prefer him and hopes for his reformation.

That she never cared for him.

When Lovelace reads Clarissa's letter about going to her "father's house," why is he happy? (from Letters 416-424 dated August 21st through August 23rd)

Lovelace plans to set Harlowe Place on fire, so Clarissa is playing right into his hand.

He thinks Clarissa intends to marry him.

If Clarissa goes to her father's house, Lovelace doesn't have to worry about her any more.

Lovelace knows it is easy to get Clarissa to run away from her father's house.