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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 does Latimer's father think he was strange?
(a) He is very intelligent.
(b) He is extremely sensitive.
(c) He is extremely loud.
(d) He is very outgoing.

2. How does Latimer's father treat him after the death?
(a) He is still bitter towards him.
(b) He begins to warm up.
(c) He neglects him even more.
(d) He immediately changes his own feelings and loves him deeply and shows it.

3. Who is described as handsome, confident, and extremely friendly, and evidently did not feel any rivalry with Latimer?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Mr. Filmore.
(c) Alfred.
(d) His father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After their marriage, why are Bertha and Latimer rarely alone?

2. What does Latimer buy Bertha for her birthday?

3. Why is Latimer's father happy about Latimer's marriage?

4. Why does Latimer like running water?

5. Who makes fun of Latimer's poetic nature and ridicules his favorite poems?

(see the answer key)

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