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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What moments in Switzerland did Latimer never feel alone?
(a) In the boat on the lake.
(b) During his visits to town.
(c) On the shore reading his poetry.
(d) In the home he was staying in.

3. Who is the only person that Latimer falls in love with throughout his life?
(a) Mrs. Filmore.
(b) Bertha.
(c) A servant.
(d) Mrs. Archer.

4. How does Latimer's father think the marriage will change Latimer?
(a) He will stop having visions.
(b) He will finally take Alfred's place in society.
(c) He will no longer be sick.
(d) He will be able to bring money into the household.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Latimer's father treat him after the death?

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

3. Who joins Latimer and the others at Basel?

4. What does Bertha keep on her gold chain?

5. How does Latimer see the relationship between him and his father changing after the death?

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