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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Latimer's neighbors that come to Switzerland?
(a) The Archers.
(b) The Eliots.
(c) The Filmores.
(d) The Mores.

2. Why does Latimer's father think he was strange?
(a) He is very intelligent.
(b) He is very outgoing.
(c) He is extremely sensitive.
(d) He is extremely loud.

3. Why is Latimer lonely in Switzerland?
(a) He thinks people will make fun of his accent.
(b) He thinks people are making fun of the bumps.
(c) He thinks people will make fun of his sensitivity.
(d) He gets into a lot of fights.

4. When will Latimer's story be told?
(a) After his death.
(b) Never.
(c) By someone else on his deathbed.
(d) During the last month of his life.

5. How does Bertha treat Latimer in public?
(a) She thinks him to be a match to Alfred and would be happy with either.
(b) She ridiclues him constantly.
(c) She is always hugging him and holding his hand.
(d) She thinks him to be too young and sick to be a lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Eliot want readers to share with Latimer?

2. Where is the narrator sitting during the last moments of life?

3. What happens after Latimer returns to the room after washing his face?

4. What purpose does Latimer give to his life before he dies?

5. Who joins Latimer and the others at Basel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mrs. Archer becomes very ill during Charles' stay. What interest does Charles find in her illness?

2. Describe how Bertha and Alfred's relationship has changed upon returning home from Switzerland.

3. What do Latimer and Bertha talk about during their walk?

4. Describe Latimer and Alfred's relationship.

5. Describe Latimer's first vision.

6. Why is Latimer attracted to Bertha?

7. Describe Latimer's father.

8. Describe the events leading up to Latimer's second vision.

9. After their initial meeting, what does Bertha make fun of Latimer for?

10. Describe what happens at Lichtenberg Palace.

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