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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. During his death, Latimer thinks of what natural images?

2. How does Bertha treat Latimer in public?

3. Who does Latimer enjoy traveling with?

4. Who enters the room during Latimer's vision of Prague?

5. What is the name of Latimer's neighbors that come to Switzerland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do readers find out about what Latimer will go though throughout his life?

3. Upon returning home from abroad, describe what two things Alfred does with his time.

4. Describe Bertha's birthday events.

5. Describe what happens at Lichtenberg Palace.

6. What differences are there between Latimer's childhood and his life as an adult?

7. Who is Latimer?

8. Describe the events leading up to Latimer's second vision.

9. Describe Charles Meunier.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Latimer's relationship with his father before and after Alfred's death.

Essay Topic 2

Latimer lacks trust in humanity. Discuss:

- Where you believe this mistrust stemmed from.

- Why you believe he continues to hold onto it.

- What you think needs to happen for him to trust again.

Essay Topic 3

George Eliot writes the story in novella form. Discuss why this form is important to the understanding of "The Lifted Veil".

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