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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Latimer's ability to read minds becomes stronger?

2. What does Latimer "see" in his vision of Prague?

3. When the narrator rings the bell during the last moments of life, who comes in to help?

4. Who does Latimer trust?

5. Which character can see their own death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Latimer do to test his vision of his marriage to Bertha?

3. Describe Latimer's first vision.

4. Describe Latimer and Alfred's relationship.

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

6. Describe the events leading up to Latimer's father's death and the change between Latimer and Bertha.

7. What are Latimer's father's plans for Latimer?

8. Who is Latimer?

9. What do readers find out about what Latimer will go though throughout his life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Latimer's social life before and after his marriage to Bertha.

Essay Topic 2

Latimer lacks trust in humanity. Discuss:

- Where you believe this mistrust stemmed from.

- Why you believe he continues to hold onto it.

- What you think needs to happen for him to trust again.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of Latimer's gift to Bertha. Be sure to include the symbolism and foreshadowing that the opal represents.

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