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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Latimer's father wish him to do now that Alfred is gone?

2. Why does Latimer resent Alfred's invitations to accompany him anywhere?

3. After Latimer's father's death, Latimer finds out what Bertha really think about him. What does she think about Latimer?

4. What does Bertha carry into the library fulfilling an earlier vision?

5. After their marriage, how does Latimer feel about the way that he thinks Bertha feels about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Latimer and Bertha's feelings and actions before he could read her mind through the loss of this ability.

Be sure to write in detail about:

- Bertha's feelings and actions before, during, and after Latimer could read her mind.

- Latimer's feelings and actions before, during, and after he could read Bertha's mind.

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