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

2. What is another reason that Latimer thinks Bertha will not marry Alfred?

3. Who joins Latimer and the others at Basel?

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

5. What is the purpose of the introduction?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Latimer's father think the marriage to Bertha will do for Latimer?

2. Describe what ends Latimer's stay in Geneva and who comes to stay with Latimer.

3. How does Latimer tell his story?

4. What do readers learn about Latimer's mother?

5. Describe the events leading up to Latimer's father's death and the change between Latimer and Bertha.

6. What do Latimer and Bertha talk about during their walk?

7. What does Latimer's story represent?

8. How does Latimer's ability to read Bertha's mind change their marriage?

9. How does Latimer feel about his first vision?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Lifted Veil" speaks more to the story than one may initially believe. What is the importance of the title?

Essay Topic 2

We find that although Latimer wants to read Betha's thoughts, once he is able to do so he wishes he couldn't. What impact does the ability, and inability, to read Bertha's thoughts have on their relationship? Hint: Answer this in two parts- before he can read them and after he can read them.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Bertha and Mrs. Archer.

Be sure to discuss:

- How Bertha acts towards Mrs. Archer up until Mrs. Archer's death.

- How Mrs. Archer acts towards Bertha including the accusations.

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