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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Latimer and Charles get along so well?
(a) They both have "the bumps".
(b) Latimer takes pity on him.
(c) They both want to become doctors.
(d) Latimer shares his understanding of isolation.

2. Why is Latimer's friend not accepted by society?
(a) Because he is so intelligent.
(b) Because he is poor and ugly.
(c) Because his mother is at a mental hospital.
(d) Because he suffers from schizophrenia.

3. What purpose does Latimer give to his life before he dies?
(a) Revenge to all who have hurt him.
(b) None; he gives up.
(c) Writing down the story of his life.
(d) Trying to make up to those he has hurt.

4. Where is the narrator sitting during the last moments of life?
(a) On a window seat.
(b) On a swing on the front porch.
(c) On the bed.
(d) At a desk.

5. The narrator will die within what time period?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Latimer like running water?

2. At what age does Latimer go to Switzerland?

3. Who does Latimer enjoy traveling with?

4. What affliction did the narrator suffer from as a child?

5. What does Latimer pray to stay with?

(see the answer key)

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