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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. Who is the author of The Lifted Veil?

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

3. What moments in Switzerland did Latimer never feel alone?

4. What time will Latimer begin to feel his impending death come?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After reading Bertha's mind, what does Latimer find out about her true feelings about him?

3. Describe Bertha's birthday events.

4. Describe how Charles has changed since Latimer's childhood.

5. What do readers learn about Latimer's mother?

6. Describe what happens at Lichtenberg Palace.

7. What happens to make Latimer think of the vision he had of Bertha and him married?

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

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

10. Why, and how, do Bertha and Latimer's social lives change after the wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Compare and contrast two of the following "relationships" in detail:

-Latimer and Alfred.

-Latimer and Bertha.

-Latimer and his mother.

-Latimer and his father.

-Latimer and Charles.

-Alfred and Bertha.

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