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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Decline.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many months after the death are Latimer and Bertha married?
(a) 24.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 18.

2. Why is Latimer afraid to meet the new maid?
(a) Because Bertha hired her.
(b) He was always distant from the servants and did not care to meet any of them.
(c) Most servants never stayed long enough for him to care.
(d) He was always distant from the servants and this woman was tied to his vision.

3. Why did Latimer's time in Switzerland end?
(a) He contracted a severe illness.
(b) He died.
(c) His half-brother died.
(d) He finished school.

4. Why is Latimer examined by a phrenologist?
(a) Becasue Latimer cannot sleep.
(b) Because Latimer has many bumps on his head.
(c) Because Latimer cannot eat.
(d) Because Latimer keeps getting sick.

5. Does Latimer ask Bertha about her feelings for him prior to the wedding plans?
(a) Yes, she feels the same for him, but can't marry him.
(b) No, she asked him how he felt first.
(c) No, he never asked her.
(d) Yes, she feels the same ansd now they (Latimer and Bertha) are engaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Latimer "see" in his vision of Prague?

2. Why does Bertha think that Latimer will not "end their marriage"?

3. Why does Alfred invite Latimer to spend time with him?

4. While Alfred is hunting, what do Latimer and Bertha do?

5. Who does Bertha live with during her engagement?

(see the answer key)

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