This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 167-175 dated May 2nd through May 9th | Letters 176-188 dated May 9th through May 18th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When James writes to Clarissa and tells her she is basically under house arrest, where exactly does he tell her she has to stay?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In the kitchen, where she will cook during the day and sleep on the floor at night.
(c) In her rooms, but she can go into the garden when no one else is there.
(d) In the Tower of London.

2. What does Clarissa do with the proposed marriage settlement Lovelace gives to her?
(a) Burns it.
(b) Sends it to Miss Howe for her approval.
(c) Sends it to Mrs. Harlowe.
(d) Changes it, so that Clarissa gets more money.

3. How does Clarissa's maid Betty treat her?
(a) Betty worships Clarissa.
(b) Betty tries to help Clarissa escape.
(c) Betty treats Clarissa rudely.
(d) Betty fears Clarissa.

4. What two reasons does Clarissa give for not visiting Lovelace's aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence?
(a) Clarissa is rich, but Lady Betty is poor.
(b) Clarissa has no clothes, and Lady Betty warned her not to come.
(c) Clarissa is ill, and Lady Betty is boring.
(d) Clarissa has no clothes, and Lady Betty has not invited her.

5. Why does Lovelace spread a rumor that James still plans to kidnap Clarissa?
(a) Because Lovelace plans to kidnap Arabella.
(b) To hurt James's reputation.
(c) Because it is true.
(d) To make sure Clarissa will still want Lovelace's protection.