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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Latimer describe as sarcastic, cynical, and unimaginative?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Mrs. Filmore.
(c) The servant.
(d) Mrs. Archer.

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

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

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

5. Why does Latimer choose this specific gift for Bertha's birthday?
(a) He could only afford the wrap and not the coat.
(b) It was expensive.
(c) It has deep symbolic meaning.
(d) He knew she loves Shakespeare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is a poor orphan with a genius for medical studies and a passion for science?

2. When Latimer's father is late for their shopping trip, Latimer has another vision. What does Latimer see in this vision?

3. What does Latimer read in secret?

4. While at Basel, who does Latimer begin to hate more than anyone else?

5. What does Latimer remember Prague being like?

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