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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the introduction?

2. What kind of writing is The Lifted Veil?

3. Where is the narrator sitting during the last moments of life?

4. What final piece of evidence does Latimer need to see before he decides if his visions are really true?

5. What is Latimer's second psychic ability?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Latimer do instead of going hunting with Alfred?

2. Mrs. Archer becomes very ill during Charles' stay. What interest does Charles find in her illness?

3. What happens to make Latimer think of the vision he had of Bertha and him married?

4. What does Latimer find out about Alfred when he comes home from his walk with Bertha?

5. What happens to Latimer and Bertha after Mrs. Archer dies?

6. What does Latimer find interesting about the changes in Bertha and Mrs. Archer's relationship?

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

8. Explain the events surrounding Latimer's recovery.

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

10. Why does Latimer's father keep him at a distance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Alfred in detail: Make sure to include:

- The relationship with his father.

- The relationship with Latimer.

- The relationship with Bertha.

- His social desires.

Essay Topic 2

Death is a very relevant symbol throughout "The Lifted Veil". Discuss why you believe death is so important in Latimer's journey throughout life.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Latimer's social life before and after his marriage to Bertha.

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