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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other problems are associated with Latimer's illness?
(a) Exhilaration.
(b) Bipolar disorder.
(c) Thoughts of impending death.
(d) Multiple personality disorder.

2. When Latimer's father is late for their shopping trip, Latimer has another vision. What does Latimer see in this vision?
(a) A city bathed in light by a rainbow.
(b) His mother, Mrs. Archer, and an older blonde woman.
(c) His father, Mrs. Filmore, and a young blonde woman.
(d) A storm with very strong winds and hail.

3. Who is the author of The Lifted Veil?
(a) William Faulkner.
(b) Maya Angelou.
(c) Robert Louis Stevenson.
(d) George Eliot.

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

5. What emotion does Eliot want readers to share with Latimer?
(a) His pain.
(b) His happiness.
(c) His love.
(d) His joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the introduction?

2. What is the affliction that the narrator suffers from?

3. What is the name of Latimer's neighbors that come to Switzerland?

4. Why does Latimer choose this specific gift for Bertha's birthday?

5. What happens when Latimer's father agrees to take him shopping?

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