Clarissa Quiz

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When Lovelace talks to Hickman, he says Clarissa lets someone else court her. Who? (from Letters 342-350 dated July 20th through July 22nd)

Solmes.

Belford.

Death.

The God of Love.

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.

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

She sells some of her clothes.

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

She gives the doctor cookies she baked.

She gets money from Lovelace.

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 he expects Clarissa to defend him.

Because everyone hates the Howes.

Because rape is considered a minor offense.

Why doesn't Clarissa read the letter from Miss Howe that tells her that Widow Sinclair keeps a house of prostitution as soon as the letter arrives? (from Letters 225-229 dated June 8th)

Because the letter arrives after Clarissa has run away.

Because Clarissa is not speaking to Miss Howe.

Because Clarissa has fainted again.

Because Mr. Solmes intercepted the letter, so it never got to Widow Sinclair's house.