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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. At what age does Latimer go to Switzerland?

2. After his vision, who does Latimer ask to go find his father?

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

4. What does Latimer buy Bertha for her birthday?

5. What does Latimer pray to stay with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Latimer plan to do if his vision of Prague is proved to be true?

2. What do readers learn about Latimer's psychic powers?

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

4. Describe Latimer's second vision.

5. What do readers learn about Latimer's "attacks"?

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

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

8. What does Latimer know about his death?

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

10. Describe Latimer's 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

Discuss the relationship between Latimer and Mrs. Archer.

Be sure to discuss:

- His initial reaction to her.

- Why he reacted this way.

- His interest in the relationship between Bertha and Mrs. Archer.

- His powers and the change in his powers.

Essay Topic 3

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

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