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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. How does Bertha react to Latimer's question about loving him?
(a) Bertha becomes quiet and says nothing.
(b) Bertha jestingly refers to his apparent momentary lapse as a "mad fit".
(c) Bertha becomes very hateful and begins to call Latimer names.
(d) Bertha tells Latimer that she is going to tell Alfred what has happened.

2. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?
(a) He doesn't think anyone will believe it.
(b) Alfred already told everyone Latimer's story.
(c) He does not believe that humanity has sympathy for the living.
(d) He doesn't want sympathy in life.

3. Where did the bond between Charles and Latimer come from?
(a) The attractiveness of both boys.
(b) The intellect shared between them.
(c) The community of feeling.
(d) A shared illness.

4. After their marriage, what functions do Latimer and Bertha attend regularly?
(a) Nothing; they are broke due to his father's debt.
(b) Operas and concerts.
(c) Nothing; Bertha is pregnant and cannot leave the house.
(d) Dinner parties and social functions.

5. What does Latimer pray to stay with?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His wife.
(d) The unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Latimer remember Prague being like?

2. During his death, Latimer thinks of what natural images?

3. Why does Latimer's third vision frighten him?

4. What does Latimer's father wish him to do now that Alfred is gone?

5. What moments in Switzerland did Latimer never feel alone?

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