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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bertha believe will ruin her marriage?

2. Who is killed during a hunting accident?

3. While they are married, why do Latimer and Bertha begin to spend more time alone?

4. What happens as the operation progresses?

5. What does Bertha believe would happen to Latimer once they were married?

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 Latimer's decline.

Be sure to include:

- The loss of his mother.

- The relationship with his father.

- The loss of Alfred.

- His powers.

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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