Clarissa Quiz

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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 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.

Because he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.

Because he thinks Clarissa will feel sorry for him when he's grieving.

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

Japanese.

Chinese.

Greek.

Latin.

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

She gets money from Lovelace.

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

She gives the doctor cookies she baked.

She sells some of her clothes.

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 everyone hates the Howes.

Because rape is considered a minor offense.

Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.

Who does James ask Belford to turn the executorship over to? (from Letters 500-506 dated September 10th through September 15th)

James and Arabella.

Mr. Hickman.

James and Mr. Harlowe.

Clarissa's Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe.