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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. After Latimer's vision of Prague, what city does Latimer try to "see"?

2. Why did Latimer's time in Switzerland end?

3. Who comes to Switzerland to see Latimer during the end of his stay?

4. What age was the narrator when his mother died?

5. While at Basel, who does Latimer begin to hate more than anyone else?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Latimer's second vision.

3. Explain the events surrounding Latimer's recovery.

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

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

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

7. Why does Latimer's father keep him at a distance?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

We find that although Latimer wants to read Betha's thoughts, once he is able to do so he wishes he couldn't. What impact does the ability, and inability, to read Bertha's thoughts have on their relationship? Hint: Answer this in two parts- before he can read them and after he can read them.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Bertha in detail. Make sure to include:

- How she came to know Latimer and his family.

- Her appearance.

- Her attitude towards both Alfred and Latimer.

- How Latimer's ability changed their relationship.

- Her relationship with Mrs. Archer.

- Her involvement in trying to murder him.

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