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)

Death.

The God of Love.

Solmes.

Belford.

Who does Lovelace persuade Clarissa to allow to serve as a mediator between them at Mrs. Moore's house? (from Letters 240-246 dated June 10th)

Miss Howe.

Mrs. Howe.

The Widow Sinclair.

Lovelace's aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence.

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 does not want Clarissa to be happy.

Because Lovelace is already secretly married to Miss Betterton.

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

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

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 he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.

Because Clarissa never liked Lord M.

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

What language was Clarissa learning before her death? (from Letters 521-537 dated September 28th through December 18th)

Chinese.

Greek.

Latin.

Japanese.