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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Latimer return home from Switzerland with?

2. After their marriage, why are Bertha's thoughts still a mystery?

3. How does Latimer react to Bertha's answer regarding her feelings for Alfred?

4. What sense does Mrs. Archer lose right before her death?

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

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

Compare and contrast Latimer's social life before and after his marriage to Bertha.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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