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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Latimer dies in what city?
(a) Paris.
(b) Devonshire.
(c) Munich.
(d) Prague.

2. While Alfred is hunting, what do Latimer and Bertha do?
(a) Plan their wedding.
(b) Go fishing.
(c) Make plans to run away together.
(d) Go for a walk.

3. What does Charles ask Latimer to help him with regarding Mrs. Archer?
(a) Forcing her to leave.
(b) A blood transfusion.
(c) Talking her into staying.
(d) An organ removal.

4. What time of year does Bertha get married?
(a) Spring (April).
(b) Fall (October).
(c) Summer (July).
(d) Winter (January).

5. What happens to Latimer's "powers" during Mrs. Archer's stay?
(a) They stayed the same.
(b) They could only be used on certain people again.
(c) They began to weaken.
(d) They began to get stronger.

6. What does Latimer tell the two nurses about the operation?
(a) He told them the truth about the blood transfusion.
(b) He ignored them being in the room.
(c) Nothing...he dismissed them and they left.
(d) That Charles was unsure of the death and an operation needed to be performed.

7. Why does Alfred invite Latimer to spend time with him?
(a) In order to brag about Bertha.
(b) To talk to Latimer about the wedding.
(c) To get rid of Latimer.
(d) In order to cheer up Latimer.

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

9. 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 he may have slipped up and possibly given an indication of his powers.
(c) He believes that Bertha may think that he is crazy.
(d) He believes that Alfred heard them.

10. 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 plans on running away.
(c) He wants to know if she cares about what he does for her.
(d) He wants to know if she still loves Alfred.

11. What does Latimer's father's secret help Latimer and Bertha to do?
(a) Start a family.
(b) Get the divorce they both want.
(c) Run away and start a new life.
(d) Take their place in society.

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

13. How does Latimer react to Bertha's answer regarding her feelings for Alfred?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Happy.
(d) Depressed.

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

15. What does Latimer's father wish him to do now that Alfred is gone?
(a) Fill Alfred's place in society.
(b) Leave and never return.
(c) Die.
(d) Become a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bertha, what will cause arguments in her marriage?

2. What does Latimer regret telling Bertha during their walk prior to Alfred's death?

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

4. How does Latimer's father think the marriage will change Latimer?

5. What does Latimer's father's sorrow crush in him?

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