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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Childhood.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Latimer like running water?
(a) Because it has melted from the mountains.
(b) Because it goes where it wishes.
(c) Because it is beautiful.
(d) Because he knows why it runs.

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

3. Who does Latimer meet in Switzerland?
(a) George Eliot.
(b) Charles Meunier.
(c) Mrs. Archer.
(d) Alfred.

4. What does Latimer read in secret?
(a) Literature.
(b) Music books.
(c) Comics.
(d) Maps.

5. What purpose does Latimer give to his life before he dies?
(a) Revenge to all who have hurt him.
(b) None; he gives up.
(c) Writing down the story of his life.
(d) Trying to make up to those he has hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Latimer examined by a phrenologist?

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

3. Why do Latimer's servants not answer his bell during his heart attack?

4. What does Latimer pray to stay with?

5. Why is Latimer lonely in Switzerland?

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