Clarissa Quiz

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Who writes to Clarissa renewing an old marriage proposal and swearing to stay single as long as Clarissa is available to marry him? (from Letters 425-438 dated August 24th through August 26th)

Mr. Solmes.

Mr. Wyerley.

Mr. Hickman's brother.

Miss Howe's Uncle Howard Howe.

Why does Lovelace expect to be pardoned if he succeeds in his plan to rape Mrs. Howe and Miss Howe? (from Letters 207-217 dated May 25th through May 29th)

Because of his family name, his money and his good looks.

Because rape is considered a minor offense.

Because everyone hates the Howes.

Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.

What does Lovelace think about Clarissa's broken heart? (from Letters 321-332 dated July 7th through July 18th)

Lovelace believes the doctors are saying Clarissa has a broken heart because they're bad doctors and can not figure out what is really wrong with her.

Lovelace believes it was Solmes who broke Clarissa's heart.

Lovelace does not believe Clarissa has a broken heart.

Lovelace is glad Clarissa has a broken heart.

How does Clarissa pay the doctor? (from Letters 321-332 dated July 7th through July 18th)

She gives the doctor cookies she baked.

She sells some of her clothes.

She tells the doctor her family will pay him after she dies.

She gets money from Lovelace.

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)

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

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

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

He thinks Clarissa intends to marry him.