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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. Who is Bertha Grant engaged to?
(a) Mrs. Filmore's son.
(b) Latimer's father.
(c) Latimer.
(d) Alfred.

2. What does Latimer compare his arrival in Switzerland to?
(a) The entrance to heaven.
(b) His homeland.
(c) The gates of hell.
(d) The worst moments of his life.

3. After their marriage, why does Latimer wish to read Bertha's mind?
(a) He wants to know if she still plans on running away.
(b) He wants to know if she still loves Alfred.
(c) He wants to know if what he does pleases her.
(d) He wants to know if she cares about what he does for her.

4. What happens after Latimer returns to the room after washing his face?
(a) He meets a new doctor.
(b) He is reunited with Charles.
(c) He sees his dead mother.
(d) He finds that his vision has come true.

5. Just after Latimer's father dies, what does Latimer realize he can/cannot do?
(a) He realizes he can read Bertha's mind.
(b) He realizes that he has lost all of his powers.
(c) He realizes he can change the past.
(d) He realizes he cannot see the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Latimer enjoy traveling with?

2. According to Bertha, what will cause arguments in her marriage?

3. What is one reason that Latimer thinks Bertha will never marry Alfred?

4. Whose birthday gifts does Latimer see Bertha wear to dinner?

5. Why does Latimer choose this specific gift for Bertha's birthday?

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