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

2. What does Latimer compare his arrival in Switzerland to?

3. Where is the narrator sitting during the last moments of life?

4. Why is Latimer examined by a phrenologist?

5. How does Latimer feel about what is revealed to him when he uses his second psychic ability?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Charles Meunier.

4. Who is Latimer?

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

6. Describe Latimer's father.

7. Upon returning home from abroad, describe what two things Alfred does with his time.

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

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

10. Mrs. Archer becomes very ill during Charles' stay. What interest does Charles find in her illness?

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

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 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.

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