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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. Whose birthday gifts does Latimer see Bertha wear to dinner?
(a) Only his gift.
(b) Everyones but his.
(c) Everyones but Alfred's.
(d) No ones gifts.

2. What does Latimer's father do for a living?
(a) He is a mortician.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a con man.
(d) He is a banker.

3. Why is Latimer's father happy about Latimer's marriage?
(a) Because Bertha has money.
(b) Because it will unite the family with the Filmores.
(c) Because it will be an honor to have her as part of the family.
(d) Because Bertha will mold Latimer into what she wants him to be.

4. After their marriage, what functions do Latimer and Bertha attend regularly?
(a) Dinner parties and social functions.
(b) Operas and concerts.
(c) Nothing; they are broke due to his father's debt.
(d) Nothing; Bertha is pregnant and cannot leave the house.

5. What does Latimer's father suggest he do now that Alfred is gone?
(a) Marry Bertha.
(b) Settle on living a life of solitude.
(c) Become a priest.
(d) Leave town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Latimer enjoy reading "by the sly"?

2. Why is Latimer in Switzerland?

3. What is Latimer's first hatred?

4. How does Bertha treat Latimer in public?

5. What does Latimer's father keep hidden until after Latimer's marriage?

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