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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 477-499 dated September 7th through September 10th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brand say about Belford's relationship with Clarissa?
(a) That he thinks Belford is a drug dealer.
(b) That he thinks Belford gives Clarissa money.
(c) That he thinks Belford is Lovelace in disguise.
(d) That he thinks Belford is trying to convince Clarissa to leave her money to Belford.

2. How does Lovelace know about everything that happens at Clarissa's house?
(a) He is psychic.
(b) He hangs around in the bushes and listens to their conversations.
(c) He is secretly dating Arabella, who tells him what is happening.
(d) He has hired one of their servants as a spy.

3. To whom does Clarissa send the mean letters she received from her family?
(a) Colonel Morden.
(b) Mr. Lovelace.
(c) Belford.
(d) Mrs. Norton.

4. What does Arabella say in her letter that arrived after Clarissa's death?
(a) That the family loves Clarissa and will not reproach her.
(b) That Arabella is marrying Mr. Wyerley.
(c) That Arabella is enjoying Clarissa's room and has taken all her jewelry.
(d) That she never wants to see Clarissa again.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the women at Mrs. Moore's house take Lovelace's side?

2. In the dream Clarissa has, what does Lovelace do to her?

3. When Belford criticizes Clarissa's family for its stubbornness, how does Clarissa respond?

4. In letters 31-36, what does Lovelace tell his friend Belford about his feelings for Clarissa?

5. What important news does Colonel Morden's letter contain?

(see the answer key)

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