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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to Switzerland to see Latimer during the end of his stay?
(a) Alfred.
(b) His father.
(c) Bertha.
(d) Mrs. Archer

2. What subjects are private tutors hired to teach Latimer?
(a) Literature and writing.
(b) Math and geometry.
(c) Natural science, history, and modern language.
(d) Art and music.

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

4. What image is Latimer obsessed with?
(a) Light.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Daybreak.
(d) Shadow.

5. What does Latimer decide to do about his first vision in regards to his third vision?
(a) If his vision of Prague turned out to be true, he would ask her about her feelings.
(b) Ignore them and let fate lead the way.
(c) Nothing at all; he really did not believe in them.
(d) If his vision of Prague turned out to be true, he would kill Alfred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character can see their own death?

2. Who does Latimer enjoy traveling with?

3. After Latimer's vision of Prague, what city does Latimer try to "see"?

4. How does Bertha treat Latimer in private?

5. What does Latimer compare his arrival in Switzerland to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances surrounding Latimer and his education in Switzerland?

2. What does Latimer believe about Bertha's feelings?

3. How does Latimer tell his story?

4. Why is Latimer attracted to Bertha?

5. Why do Latimer and Charles get along so well?

6. What do readers learn about Latimer's "attacks"?

7. Describe Latimer's second vision.

8. Why is Latimer struggling with his feelings for Bertha and their pending engagement?

9. Why has Latimer not asked Bertha about her feelings for him?

10. What does Latimer plan to do if his vision of Prague is proved to be true?

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