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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 Latimer tell his story?

2. Who is Bertha Grant engaged to?

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

4. What is the purpose of the introduction?

5. Why has Latimer never told anyone his story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances surrounding Latimer and his education in Switzerland?

2. How does Latimer hint to his ability to read minds during the walk with Bertha?

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

4. What does Latimer find interesting about the changes in Bertha and Mrs. Archer's relationship?

5. Describe what readers learn about the young woman.

6. Why is Latimer attracted to Bertha?

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

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

9. What happens during the blood transfusion?

10. Describe Mrs. Archer and her relationship with Bertha.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of Latimer's gift to Bertha. Be sure to include the symbolism and foreshadowing that the opal represents.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Latimer's relationship with his father before and after Alfred's death.

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