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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is killed during a hunting accident?
(a) Latimer's father.
(b) Bertha.
(c) Latimer.
(d) Alfred.

2. What does Charles make Latimer promise about his proposal?
(a) To tell the reporters a false story.
(b) To tell everyone what they have done.
(c) To tell only Bertha.
(d) Not to tell anyone about the experiment.

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

4. What does Bertha enjoy doing in regards to others?
(a) She does not have time to worry about those around her.
(b) She thinks she is below everyone else and, therefore, does nothing.
(c) She enjoys helping others as much as she can.
(d) She enjoys causing pain to others.

5. Whose favorite did Mrs. Archer become?
(a) Alfred's.
(b) Bertha's.
(c) Latimer's.
(d) Mrs. Filmore's.

6. What does Mrs. Archer accuse Bertha of doing?
(a) Poisoning Latimer's father.
(b) Poisoning Latimer.
(c) Poisoning Alfred.
(d) Poisoning her daughter.

7. While Bertha and Latimer are walking the grounds at home, what does Bertha tell Latimer about her love for Alfred?
(a) She says that it is none of his business.
(b) She says nothing.
(c) She slaps Latimer and runs away.
(d) She says she does not love Alfred.

8. After their marriage, how does Latimer feel about the way that he thinks Bertha feels about him?
(a) He is excited because he knows she loves him more than anything else.
(b) He chooses to not think about it.
(c) He is crushed because he does not feel like he makes her happy.
(d) He does not care how she feels about him.

9. Who will not leave Mrs. Archer's bedside on the night she is to die?
(a) Mrs. Archer's daughter.
(b) Bertha.
(c) Mrs. Archer's husband.
(d) Latimer.

10. What does Latimer regret telling Bertha during their walk prior to Alfred's death?
(a) About his ability to change the past.
(b) About his ability to see the future.
(c) About his father's debt.
(d) About their upcoming marriage.

11. How does Latimer's father treat him after the death?
(a) He neglects him even more.
(b) He is still bitter towards him.
(c) He begins to warm up.
(d) He immediately changes his own feelings and loves him deeply and shows it.

12. After their marriage, why does Latimer wish to read Bertha's mind?
(a) He wants to know if what he does pleases her.
(b) He wants to know if she still loves Alfred.
(c) He wants to know if she cares about what he does for her.
(d) He wants to know if she still plans on running away.

13. What mistake does Latimer make in asking Bertha if she will love him when they are married?
(a) He believes that he may be sick again.
(b) He believes that Alfred heard them.
(c) He believes that he may have slipped up and possibly given an indication of his powers.
(d) He believes that Bertha may think that he is crazy.

14. Where does Alfred invite Latimer to go because it is "the finest thing in the world for low spirits"?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Fishing.
(c) To an opera.
(d) Shopping.

15. Where does Bertha go after the walk with Latimer?
(a) Home.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Latimer's house.
(d) Alfred's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Latimer's feelings about Bertha change once he finds out how she really feels about him?

2. After Mrs. Archer's arrival, why does Bertha begin spending time with Latimer?

3. What day is Latimer to die?

4. After marrying Bertha, why does Latimer feel coldness from her?

5. Why does Latimer believe that Bertha agreed to marry Alfred?

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