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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 does Latimer decide to do about his first vision in regards to his third vision?

2. What happens to Latimer while everyone is visiting Lichtenberg Palace?

3. Where does Latimer's father take him everyday?

4. How does Bertha treat Latimer in private?

5. What will the narrator die from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Latimer and Bertha after Mrs. Archer dies?

2. Describe what ends Latimer's stay in Geneva and who comes to stay with Latimer.

3. What does Latimer's father think the marriage to Bertha will do for Latimer?

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

5. What happens during the blood transfusion?

6. Describe what Latimer's father does before deciding what to do about Latimer's education.

7. Upon returning home from abroad, describe what two things Alfred does with his time.

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

9. How does Latimer feel about his first vision?

10. Describe the events surrounding Mrs. Archer's death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the difference between Latimer's acceptance of Charles' success and the rivalry Latimer feels from Alfred's success.

Essay Topic 2

Latimer decides to write down the story of his life during the month leading up to his pre-seen death. Why do you think Latimer decides to do this? Would you consider following in Latimer's footsteps and doing the same? Why or why not?

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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