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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 is another reason that Latimer thinks Bertha will not marry Alfred?

2. When will Latimer's story be told?

3. Who leaves the room during Latimer's vision of Prague?

4. What happens when Latimer's father agrees to take him shopping?

5. What is the name of Latimer's neighbors that come to Switzerland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Latimer's ability to read Bertha's mind change their marriage?

3. Describe how Charles has changed since Latimer's childhood.

4. Who is Latimer?

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

6. Ultimately, why does the rivalry between the brothers exist?

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

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

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

10. How does Alfred's death change the relationship between Latimer and his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Latimer's first vision of what he believed to be Prague. Why do you believe he saw what he saw? Be specific in regards to details and reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Latimer and Bertha's feelings and actions before he could read her mind through the loss of this ability.

Be sure to write in detail about:

- Bertha's feelings and actions before, during, and after Latimer could read her mind.

- Latimer's feelings and actions before, during, and after he could read Bertha's mind.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the phrenologist's study of Latimer. Historically, what does the study of phrenology show? How does this examination change Latimer's thoughts about himself?

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