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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. Why do Latimer's servants not answer his bell during his heart attack?
(a) They are choosing to ignore the bell.
(b) They cannot hear from where they are.
(c) They are lovers and left the house arguing.
(d) They hope he will die quicker if they do not respond.

2. When Latimer "awakens" from his vision of Prague, what does he begin to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Question his mental state.
(d) Runs from the house.

3. What happens when Latimer's father agrees to take him shopping?
(a) His mother shows up instead.
(b) His father is late.
(c) Alfred meets him instead.
(d) His father never comes.

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

5. What does Bertha hope Latimer will do so that their marriage will end?
(a) Have an affair.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Fall from a horse.
(d) Have a stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Latimer's story be told?

2. Who does Latimer return home from Switzerland with?

3. What is Latimer's second psychic ability?

4. Who does Latimer meet in Switzerland?

5. Does Latimer ask Bertha about her feelings for him prior to the wedding plans?

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