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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 is a poor orphan with a genius for medical studies and a passion for science?
(a) Mrs. Archer.
(b) Charles Meunier.
(c) George Eliot.
(d) Alfred.

2. When the narrator rings the bell during the last moments of life, who comes in to help?
(a) Mrs. Archer.
(b) Bertha.
(c) His father.
(d) No one.

3. Why does Latimer's father think he was strange?
(a) He is very outgoing.
(b) He is extremely loud.
(c) He is very intelligent.
(d) He is extremely sensitive.

4. Which character can see their own death?
(a) Mrs. Archer.
(b) Bertha.
(c) The Father.
(d) Latimer.

5. Who does Latimer trust?
(a) Only Bertha.
(b) No one.
(c) Only his father.
(d) Everyone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of The Lifted Veil?

3. Who does Latimer enjoy traveling with?

4. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?

5. Why does George Eliot give Latimer psychic powers?

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