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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. Where is the narrator sitting during the last moments of life?
(a) On a window seat.
(b) At a desk.
(c) On the bed.
(d) On a swing on the front porch.

2. What does everyone buy Bertha for her birthday?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Gold.
(c) Books.
(d) Furs.

3. What does Latimer's new talent show in others?
(a) Their fear of Latimer.
(b) Their pettiness.
(c) Their appreciation of Latimer.
(d) Their love for Bertha.

4. What is Latimer's first hatred?
(a) The doctor, Mr. Letherall.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother, Alfred.
(d) His mother.

5. Who leaves the room during Latimer's vision of Prague?
(a) The servants.
(b) His father.
(c) Bertha.
(d) Alfred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time will Latimer begin to feel his impending death come?

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

3. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?

4. Why does Latimer shut himself in rooms alone?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Latimer and Charles get along so well?

2. What does Latimer know about his death?

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

4. Why is Latimer attracted to Bertha?

5. Describe Mrs. Archer and her relationship with Bertha.

6. Explain the events surrounding Latimer's recovery.

7. What do readers learn about Latimer's mother?

8. How does Latimer hint to his ability to read minds during the walk with Bertha?

9. How does Latimer feel about his first vision?

10. Why does Latimer not go hunting with Alfred?

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