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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is killed during a hunting accident?

2. What does Bertha believe will ruin her marriage?

3. Why is Latimer's father happy about Latimer's marriage?

4. What is the name of the new occupant of Bertha and Latimer's household?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the phrenologist's study of Latimer. Historically, what does the study of phrenology show? How does this examination change Latimer's thoughts about himself?

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