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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the affliction that the narrator suffers from?
(a) Angina Pectoris.
(b) Brain Tumors.
(c) Psychosis.
(d) Depression.

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

3. Who does Latimer enjoy traveling with?
(a) Mrs. Archer.
(b) Charles Meunier.
(c) Alfred.
(d) George Eliot.

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

5. Why do Latimer and Charles get along so well?
(a) They both have "the bumps".
(b) They both want to become doctors.
(c) Latimer takes pity on him.
(d) Latimer shares his understanding of isolation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What moments in Switzerland did Latimer never feel alone?

2. What is the purpose of the introduction?

3. What image is Latimer obsessed with?

4. What does Latimer compare his arrival in Switzerland to?

5. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?

(see the answer key)

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