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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 447-459 dated August 29th through August 31st.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When most of Clarissa's family agrees to let Mrs. Norton go to visit Clarissa while she is dying, which member of the family holds out?
(a) James.
(b) Uncle Antony.
(c) Mrs. Howe.
(d) Aunt Antonia.

2. How does Clarissa learn that the "Lady Betty" she first saw in London was an impostor?
(a) She sees a picture of Lady Betty in the newspaper.
(b) Widow Sinclair admits it.
(c) Lovelace admits it.
(d) She exchanges letters with the real Lady Betty.

3. While on their way to Lady Betty's cousin's house, what excuse does Lovelace use for stopping at Widow Sinclair's house?
(a) It's hot, so he wants to stop for water.
(b) He can't pass by without greeting the prostitutes.
(c) He wants to check his mail.
(d) He wants to drug and rape Clarissa.

4. Why does Arabella say the Harlowes refuse to send Clarissa her money or jewelry?
(a) Because they don't think it is safe to mail money and jewelry.
(b) Because they don't want the money to end up in Lovelace's hands.
(c) Because the family has gone bankrupt.
(d) Because they want to see her beg in the streets.

5. After Lovelace's party, what request does Clarissa get from Miss Partington?
(a) To write Miss Partington a letter explaining why Clarissa won't marry Lovelace.
(b) To share Clarissa's bed for the night.
(c) To send Miss Partington a lock of Clarissa's hair.
(d) To be best friends forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Belford disapprove of Lovelace's plan to "test" Clarissa?

2. What errand does Miss Howe have in London, which means she will be able to visit Clarissa?

3. What is Clarissa's coffin like?

4. When Miss Howe says she is going to write to Clarissa even though her mother does not allow her to, what does Clarissa tell her?

5. Whose house is Clarissa staying in while in London?

(see the answer key)

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