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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. How does Bertha treat Latimer in public?

2. Why does Latimer initially fall in love with his only love?

3. During his death, Latimer thinks of what natural images?

4. What happens after Latimer returns to the room after washing his face?

5. Why does George Eliot give Latimer psychic powers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the events surrounding Latimer's recovery.

5. Describe the circumstances surrounding Latimer's first vision.

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

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

8. How does Latimer feel about his first vision?

9. How does Latimer tell his story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Bertha and Mrs. Archer.

Be sure to discuss:

- How Bertha acts towards Mrs. Archer up until Mrs. Archer's death.

- How Mrs. Archer acts towards Bertha including the accusations.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss, in detail, Latimer's childhood. Include his relationship with his mother, his father, his brother, and his illnesses.

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