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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bertha, what will cause arguments in her marriage?
(a) Mrs. Filmore.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Latimer.
(d) Money.

2. Why is Latimer's father happy about Latimer's marriage?
(a) Because Bertha will mold Latimer into what she wants him to be.
(b) Because Bertha has money.
(c) Because it will unite the family with the Filmores.
(d) Because it will be an honor to have her as part of the family.

3. How many months after the death are Latimer and Bertha married?
(a) 6.
(b) 18.
(c) 24.
(d) 9.

4. While Bertha and Latimer are walking the grounds at home, what does Bertha tell Latimer about her love for Alfred?
(a) She says she does not love Alfred.
(b) She says that it is none of his business.
(c) She says nothing.
(d) She slaps Latimer and runs away.

5. How does Latimer's father think the marriage will change Latimer?
(a) He will finally take Alfred's place in society.
(b) He will stop having visions.
(c) He will be able to bring money into the household.
(d) He will no longer be sick.

6. After marrying Bertha, why does Latimer feel coldness from her?
(a) He shows her nothing but coldness.
(b) Upon changing him, he became a horrible man.
(c) She is unable to change him.
(d) He gains so much power that he chooses to leave her.

7. What does Latimer do following the question about loving him?
(a) Runs away from Bertha.
(b) Kisses Bertha.
(c) Apologizes to Bertha.
(d) Faints.

8. What is another reason that Latimer does not think the wedding will take place?
(a) He planted horrible thoughts in Alfred's mind about Bertha.
(b) Alfred will selfishly find something better for himself.
(c) His visions are always wrong.
(d) He read Alfred's mind.

9. During his travels, what would permit Latimer to move on?
(a) Nothing; he did not travel, he locked himself in his home.
(b) Being arrested and thrown out of the city.
(c) "Seeing" the next place to travel.
(d) Ability to read the minds of all those around him.

10. What question does Latimer ask Bertha about their marriage?
(a) Will she love him?
(b) Will she try to kill him?
(c) Will she hate him?
(d) Will she be happy?

11. How does Latimer feel about the wedding?
(a) He knows it will take place, but something will happen to keep it from being completed.
(b) He thinks it will take place.
(c) He plans on sabotaging it.
(d) He does not think it will take place.

12. What does Charles make Latimer promise about his proposal?
(a) To tell the reporters a false story.
(b) Not to tell anyone about the experiment.
(c) To tell only Bertha.
(d) To tell everyone what they have done.

13. What time of year does Bertha get married?
(a) Winter (January).
(b) Summer (July).
(c) Spring (April).
(d) Fall (October).

14. How does Latimer react to Bertha's answer regarding her feelings for Alfred?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Shocked.

15. What does Latimer regret telling Bertha during their walk prior to Alfred's death?
(a) About his father's debt.
(b) About their upcoming marriage.
(c) About his ability to see the future.
(d) About his ability to change the past.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Latimer's father's secret help Latimer and Bertha to do?

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

4. Whose favorite did Mrs. Archer become?

5. When Latimer is not with Bertha, what does he do?

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