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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After their marriage, why does Latimer wish to read Bertha's mind?
(a) He wants to know if she still plans on running away.
(b) He wants to know if what he does pleases her.
(c) He wants to know if she still loves Alfred.
(d) He wants to know if she cares about what he does for her.

2. How does Latimer feel about his father after the death?
(a) He begins to realize that his father always did love him best.
(b) He begins to hate him even more.
(c) He begins to feel affection for him.
(d) He begins to plan to put thoughts into his head.

3. Who is a poor orphan with a genius for medical studies and a passion for science?
(a) George Eliot.
(b) Charles Meunier.
(c) Mrs. Archer.
(d) Alfred.

4. What sorrow finally allowed Latimer to feel sympathy towards his father?
(a) The sorrow of old age.
(b) The sorrow of death.
(c) The sorrow of winter.
(d) The sorrow of love lost.

5. Why do Latimer and Charles get along so well?
(a) They both have "the bumps".
(b) They both want to become doctors.
(c) Latimer takes pity on him.
(d) Latimer shares his understanding of isolation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Latimer examined by a phrenologist?

2. Why was the narrator's childhood happy?

3. What tears Latimer apart regarding Bertha, after Alfred's death?

4. What does Latimer read in secret?

5. What is another reason that Latimer thinks Bertha will not marry Alfred?

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