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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What two reasons does Clarissa give for not visiting Lovelace's aunt, Lady Betty Lawrence?
2. How does Clarissa escape while Lovelace is visiting Lord M?
3. Which of the following is one of the things Lovelace wrote in a forged letter, which is made to look like it was written by Miss Howe?
4. When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her?
5. How does Solmes believe husbands should handle wives?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Clarissa reveals that Lovelace used drugs to ravish her, the Howes suggest legal action. Why do you think no one brought up this idea before?
2. How does the meeting between Morden and Lovelace characterize all the men who are present?
3. How does the conversation between Belford and Hickman in the coffeehouse characterize Belford?
4. Why do you think Richardson decided to include Belton's death scene in the novel? What purpose does this scene serve?
5. Do you think it is fair for Clarissa to have decided that because of the fire she will never marry Lovelace?
6. How does Mr. Wyerley's letter reflect on Lovelace's marriage proposals?
7. How do you think Lovelace's death reflects on his character?
8. Why do you think Clarissa keeps refusing the money people offer her?
9. What options does Clarissa have other than seeking protection with Lovelace's aunt?
10. What is the point of Clarissa leaving nothing to James, Arabella or Lovelace?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Belford and Lovelace. Both of them are strongly effected by their relationship with Clarissa. Compare and contrast their responses to her.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the treatment of prostitutes in "Clarissa." How do other characters, both male and female, regard the prostitutes? What kind of character do Polly and Sally reveal? Are there any sympathetic or positive representations of prostitutes in this novel?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the ideals of masculinity and femininity as they are revealed in "Clarissa," and evaluate at least one female and one male character in terms of the way they fulfill their role as a man or woman.
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