Clarissa Quiz

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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 never cared for him.

That she did prefer him and hopes for his reformation.

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

What does Clarissa say about her birthday during her illness? (from Letters 370-394 dated July 28th through August 7th)

It is the best birthday she ever had, because she is not in her parents' house.

It is her first unhappy birthday and is likely to be her last one.

Clarissa says she is unhappy about her birthday because she is afraid she is getting old and will soon have gray hair.

Clarissa says her birthday would have been happy if only Lovelace had been there to share it with her.

Why does learning what Mr. Brand said in his letter to her family change the way Clarissa thinks about her family's treatment of her? (from Letters 439-446 dated August 28th through August 31st)

Because Brand was watching the wrong woman, so everything he told them was about someone else.

Because Brand told them that they should reconcile with her, but they ignored him.

Because Brand had been paid off by Mr. Solmes to lie about Clarissa.

Because the information that Brand provided made Clarissa look very bad.

What does Brand say about Belford's relationship with Clarissa? (from Letters 439-446 dated August 28th through August 31st)

That he thinks Belford gives Clarissa money.

That he thinks Belford is trying to convince Clarissa to leave her money to Belford.

That he thinks Belford is a drug dealer.

That he thinks Belford is Lovelace in disguise.

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 rape is considered a minor offense.

Because everyone hates the Howes.

Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.

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