Clarissa Quiz

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Who takes over the Poor Fund after Mrs. Norton's death? (from Conclusion)

Widow Lovick.

Widow Sinclair.

Mrs. Hickman (formerly Miss Howe).

Mrs. Harlowe.

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 Clarissa never liked Lord M.

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.

When Clarissa threatens to commit suicide in the dining room, what weapon does she have with her? (from Letters 258-268 dated June 14th through June 19th)

A penknife.

A sword.

A rope.

A gun.

Why does Lovelace expect to be pardoned if he succeeds in his plan to rape Mrs. Howe and Miss Howe? (from Letters 207-217 dated May 25th through May 29th)

Because he expects Clarissa to defend him.

Because everyone hates the Howes.

Because rape is considered a minor offense.

Because of his family name, his money and his good looks.

What does Clarissa say about her birthday during her illness? (from Letters 370-394 dated July 28th through August 7th)

It is the best birthday she ever had, because she is not in her parents' house.

Clarissa says her birthday would have been happy if only Lovelace had been there to share it with her.

It is her first unhappy birthday and is likely to be her last one.

Clarissa says she is unhappy about her birthday because she is afraid she is getting old and will soon have gray hair.