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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was the narrator's childhood happy?
(a) Because the narrator's mother was dead.
(b) Because the narrator did not have supernatural powers yet.
(c) Because the narrator lived near the mountains.
(d) Because the narrator received a horse as a present.

3. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?
(a) Alfred already told everyone Latimer's story.
(b) He does not believe that humanity has sympathy for the living.
(c) He doesn't want sympathy in life.
(d) He doesn't think anyone will believe it.

4. During his death, Latimer thinks of what natural images?
(a) Ocean, sharks, and storm clouds.
(b) Earth, fields, a brook, the rain, and morning light.
(c) Rainbows, fish, and trees.
(d) Mountains, rivers, and valleys.

5. How is Latimer to die?
(a) With only his wife by his side.
(b) Surrounded by family.
(c) With only his servants by his side.
(d) Cold and alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Latimer examined by a phrenologist?

2. What time will Latimer begin to feel his impending death come?

3. What is the name of Latimer's older half-brother?

4. The first-person narrator and the main character of the story is _________.

5. What subjects are private tutors hired to teach Latimer?

(see the answer key)

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