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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. Why is Latimer examined by a phrenologist?
(a) Because Latimer has many bumps on his head.
(b) Because Latimer keeps getting sick.
(c) Becasue Latimer cannot sleep.
(d) Because Latimer cannot eat.

2. Who enters the room during Latimer's vision of Prague?
(a) His mother.
(b) Pierre, a servant.
(c) His father.
(d) Alfred.

3. How does Latimer feel about what is revealed to him when he uses his second psychic ability?
(a) It makes him feel loved.
(b) It provokes him.
(c) It makes him happy.
(d) It revolts him.

4. What subjects are private tutors hired to teach Latimer?
(a) Math and geometry.
(b) Literature and writing.
(c) Natural science, history, and modern language.
(d) Art and music.

5. Who does Latimer describe as sarcastic, cynical, and unimaginative?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Mrs. Filmore.
(c) Mrs. Archer.
(d) The servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Latimer's older half-brother?

2. When Latimer's father is late for their shopping trip, Latimer has another vision. What does Latimer see in this vision?

3. What happens when his father begins to speak during Latimer's second vision?

4. When Latimer "awakens" from his vision of Prague, what does he begin to do?

5. What does Latimer's father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Latimer decide about Alfred and Bertha's upcoming wedding?

3. What does Latimer know about his death?

4. What differences are there between Latimer's childhood and his life as an adult?

5. Who is Latimer?

6. Why is Latimer struggling with his feelings for Bertha and their pending engagement?

7. Why do you think Eliot gives Latimer psychic powers?

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

9. What does Latimer believe about Bertha's feelings?

10. What happens during the blood transfusion?

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