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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason that Latimer thinks Bertha will never marry Alfred?
(a) Because she is very sick and will not make it to the wedding day.
(b) Because she is already secretly married.
(c) Because their engagement is not formal.
(d) Because she loves their father.

2. 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.

3. After his vision, who does Latimer ask to go find his father?
(a) Mrs. Filmore
(b) Alfred.
(c) Pierre.
(d) No one.

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

5. When Latimer is not with Bertha, what does he do?
(a) He goes hunting on his own.
(b) He goes riding with his father.
(c) He takes long walks and despairs for his future.
(d) He helps out at the local hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the bond between Charles and Latimer come from?

2. How is the woman with Mrs. Filmore related to her?

3. What is the purpose of the introduction?

4. Who does Latimer describe as sarcastic, cynical, and unimaginative?

5. After their marriage, why are Bertha and Latimer rarely alone?

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