Clarissa Quiz

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Why does Lovelace think that Lord M dying might help him get Clarissa to marry him? (from Letters 258-268 dated June 14th through June 19th)

Because he hopes the money he will inherit will impress Clarissa.

Because he suspects Clarissa loves Lord M, but once Lord M is dead, Clarissa will turn to Lovelace for comfort.

Because he thinks Clarissa will feel sorry for him when he's grieving.

Because Clarissa never liked Lord M.

Why doesn't Clarissa read the letter from Miss Howe that tells her that Widow Sinclair keeps a house of prostitution as soon as the letter arrives? (from Letters 225-229 dated June 8th)

Because Clarissa has fainted again.

Because Mr. Solmes intercepted the letter, so it never got to Widow Sinclair's house.

Because the letter arrives after Clarissa has run away.

Because Clarissa is not speaking to Miss Howe.

What language was Clarissa learning before her death? (from Letters 521-537 dated September 28th through December 18th)

Latin.

Japanese.

Greek.

Chinese.

What does Belford tell Morden when Morden alerts him that James intends to ask him to give up his executorship? (from Letters 500-506 dated September 10th through September 15th)

Belford says he will do whatever Morden tells him to do.

Belford says he will not give up his executorship.

Belford says the only person he will give the executorship up to is Morden.

Belford says he will follow the family's wishes.

When Lovelace talks to Hickman, he says Clarissa lets someone else court her. Who? (from Letters 342-350 dated July 20th through July 22nd)

Belford.

Death.

Solmes.

The God of Love.