Clarissa Quiz

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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 is glad Clarissa has a broken heart.

Lovelace does not believe Clarissa has a broken heart.

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

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 is already secretly married to Miss Betterton.

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

Because Lovelace does not want Clarissa to be happy.

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

What do James and Arabella think causes their unhappiness in marriage? (from Conclusion)

Solmes is out to get them.

All marriages are unhappy.

Their bad treatment of Clarissa.

The fact that they did not inherit Morden's money.

What does Belford tell Morden when Morden alerts him that James intends to ask him to give up his executorship? (from Letters 500-506 dated September 10th through September 15th)

Belford says the only person he will give the executorship up to is Morden.

Belford says he will do whatever Morden tells him to do.

Belford says he will not give up his executorship.

Belford says he will follow the family's wishes.

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)

Miss Howe's Uncle Howard Howe.

Mr. Wyerley.

Mr. Hickman's brother.

Mr. Solmes.