View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?
(a) Alfred already told everyone Latimer's story.
(b) He doesn't think anyone will believe it.
(c) He doesn't want sympathy in life.
(d) He does not believe that humanity has sympathy for the living.

2. What subjects are private tutors hired to teach Latimer?
(a) Natural science, history, and modern language.
(b) Literature and writing.
(c) Art and music.
(d) Math and geometry.

3. What does Latimer compare to his mother's love?
(a) The wildlife.
(b) The sky, mountain tops, and the blue water.
(c) The trees, the stars, and the flowers.
(d) The valleys and the rivers.

4. What is the affliction that the narrator suffers from?
(a) Depression.
(b) Angina Pectoris.
(c) Psychosis.
(d) Brain Tumors.

5. What is Latimer's first hatred?
(a) His brother, Alfred.
(b) His mother.
(c) The doctor, Mr. Letherall.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his death, Latimer thinks of what natural images?

2. What does Latimer's father do for a living?

3. What moments in Switzerland did Latimer never feel alone?

4. Why does George Eliot give Latimer psychic powers?

5. Why does Latimer like running water?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 287 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample