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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Latimer's father happy about Latimer's marriage?
(a) Because it will unite the family with the Filmores.
(b) Because it will be an honor to have her as part of the family.
(c) Because Bertha will mold Latimer into what she wants him to be.
(d) Because Bertha has money.

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

4. What has changed in the relationship between Alfred and Bertha upon returning home?
(a) Bertha and Latimer are engaged.
(b) Nothing has changed.
(c) They have decided not to get married.
(d) They are formally engaged.

5. The first-person narrator and the main character of the story is _________.
(a) Bertha.
(b) Mrs. Archer.
(c) The Father.
(d) Latimer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Latimer's father treat him after the death?

2. What does Latimer's father suggest he do now that Alfred is gone?

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

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

5. How many months after the death are Latimer and Bertha married?

(see the answer key)

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