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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Latimer's primary goal against his rival?
(a) Gain Mrs. Filmore's attention.
(b) Gain Bertha's attention.
(c) Gain his father's attention.
(d) Murder his rival.

2. Why does Latimer believe that Bertha will marry him and not Alfred?
(a) A mistake during the ceremony would cancel out the marriage.
(b) Latimer's plan to sabotage the wedding would succeed.
(c) In the end, his father would not support the marriage between Alfred and Bertha.
(d) A tragedy for Alfred.

3. Who does Latimer's new talent have no effect on?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Bertha.
(c) His father.
(d) Alfred.

4. Why do Latimer's servants not answer his bell during his heart attack?
(a) They cannot hear from where they are.
(b) They are choosing to ignore the bell.
(c) They are lovers and left the house arguing.
(d) They hope he will die quicker if they do not respond.

5. When Latimer "awakens" from his vision of Prague, what does he begin to do?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Runs from the house.
(c) Cry.
(d) Question his mental state.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his vision, who does Latimer ask to go find his father?

2. What happens when Latimer realizes that his visions are coming true?

3. What affliction did the narrator suffer from as a child?

4. Who is the only person that Latimer falls in love with throughout his life?

5. What will the narrator die from?

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