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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lovelace respond when the dying Clarissa forgives him?
(a) He says he does not forgive her.
(b) He says he is not sure he deserves to be forgiven.
(c) He says he is glad, because now he doesn't have to worry about being punished in the afterlife.
(d) He asks whether she forgave James and Arabella, since the whole thing was really their fault.

2. What damaging fact does Mr. Brand report to Clarissa's family?
(a) That Clarissa gets frequent visits from Lovelace's friend, Belford.
(b) That Clarissa was seen at a ball dancing with Lovelace and drinking.
(c) That Clarissa is faking her illness.
(d) That Clarissa's "illness" is really opium addiction.

3. After reading the letter in which Clarissa mentions going to her "father's house," what does Lovelace guess might have changed Clarissa's thinking?
(a) He thinks she is pregnant.
(b) He thinks Belford has persuaded her.
(c) He thinks she always intended to marry him, but didn't want him to know it.
(d) He thinks Colonel Morden persuaded her.

4. When Lovelace goes to Clarissa's lodgings and she is not there, who does Lovelace leave to spy on her?
(a) Bill.
(b) Solmes
(c) Will.
(d) His aunt.

5. After Mr. Harlowe renounces his curse, what does Clarissa write to her mother to ask for?
(a) To be allowed to come home.
(b) A last blessing before she dies.
(c) The money her grandfather left her.
(d) To restore her joy.

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

7. Why does Miss Howe say Clarissa's death makes it hard for her to marry Hickman?
(a) Because Hickman is busy being Clarissa's executor.
(b) Because Mrs. Howe doesn't trust men any more, after what happened to Clarissa.
(c) Because Hickman doesn't care about Miss Howe as much now that Clarissa is dead.
(d) Because she wants Clarissa's advice to help her get used to being a wife.

8. Why does Clarissa tell Morden he should not avenge her?
(a) Because Lovelace is good with a sword and will kill Morden.
(b) Because vengeance is God's job.
(c) Because if he kills Lovelace, Lord M will come to kill Morden.
(d) Because she always loved Lovelace.

9. Who mocks Belford and Belton while Belton is dying?
(a) Hickman.
(b) Arabella.
(c) Uncle Harlowe.
(d) Mowbray.

10. Why does Belford beg Lovelace not to visit Clarissa?
(a) Because Belford has decided to marry Clarissa himself.
(b) Because the police are planning to arrest Lovelace if he shows up at Clarissa's lodgings.
(c) Because a visit from Lovelace will make Clarissa die sooner.
(d) Because Belford is afraid Lovelace will commit suicide if he sees Clarissa.

11. Who (besides Clarissa) asks Belford to be the executor of a will?
(a) Lord M and Colonel Morden.
(b) Belton and Lovelace.
(c) Miss Howe and Mr. Hickman.
(d) Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe.

12. How does Widow Sinclair act when Belford tells her she's dying?
(a) She laughs and tells him everyone's dying and she doesn't care.
(b) Hysterical.
(c) Calm and practical.
(d) She does not believe him.

13. Which adjective best describes Clarissa's behavior when discussing her death with the doctor?
(a) Angry.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Calm.

14. Who writes to Clarissa renewing an old marriage proposal and swearing to stay single as long as Clarissa is available to marry him?
(a) Mr. Hickman's brother.
(b) Mr. Wyerley.
(c) Miss Howe's Uncle Howard Howe.
(d) Mr. Solmes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Clarissa specifically forbid to wear mourning clothes?

2. What does Clarissa do after the charges against her are dropped?

3. Why does Belford have to leave Clarissa's neighborhood to visit Belton?

4. What languages did Clarissa know well, besides English?

5. When Lovelace talks to Hickman, he says Clarissa lets someone else court her. Who?

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