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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 460-476 dated September 4th through September 7th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Lord M a bad choice for someone to give Clarissa away at the wedding?
(a) Lord M hates Clarissa and does not want Lovelace to get married.
(b) Clarissa hates Lord M.
(c) Lord M is very ugly.
(d) Lord M is ill with gout, so they can't set a date.

2. 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) Aunt Antonia.
(c) Mrs. Howe.
(d) Uncle Antony.

3. What is Colonel Morden's plan for what Clarissa should do if she doesn't die?
(a) Live with Miss Howe.
(b) Marry Mr. Wyerley, if he will still have her.
(c) Travel with Colonel Morden for several years.
(d) Go hide in Pennsylvania.

4. When Lovelace and Clarissa get a room together at an inn, what do they pretend to be?
(a) Actors.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Uncle and niece.
(d) Grandfather and granddaughter.

5. Why does Mr. Belford disapprove of Lovelace's plan to "test" Clarissa?
(a) Because the situation is unfair.
(b) Because Belford is a minister.
(c) Because Belford is afraid Lovelace will end up in jail.
(d) Because Belford fears that Clarissa will commit suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Mrs. Howe send to Clarissa?

2. Which family member recommends to Clarissa to stop seeing Belford, in hopes that she might be able to reconcile with the rest of the family if she does?

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

4. Clarissa admits she would prefer Lovelace if only he had what quality?

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

(see the answer key)

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