Quiz On The Lifted Veil

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    Latimer and Bertha's marriage is not a happy one.

    • True
    • False
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This is a quiz on George Eliot's "The Lifted Veil".

It was developed for a wiki project at the University of Iowa. For more information of George Eliot and "The Lifted Veil", visit our website.

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  • 2. 

    What is Latimer's brother's name?

    • Antone

    • Alfred

    • Arthur

    Correct Answer
    A. Alfred
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Alfred because the question asks for Latimer's brother's name, and out of the three options given, Alfred is the only name that matches the criteria.

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  • 3. 

    In what city does Latimer find proof of his new found mental abilities?

    • Prague

    • Istanbul

    • Budapest

    Correct Answer
    A. Prague
    Explanation
    In the given question, the correct answer is Prague. This is the city where Latimer finds proof of his newfound mental abilities.

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  • 4. 

    Latimer has control over his supernatural powers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Certainly it is made clear in the text and plot that Latimer does not have control over his supernatural powers. In fact they end up making his life even more difficult. His ability to read minds leaves him unable to enjoy other people's company and the foresight he has of his death leaves him feeling hopeless and frustrated.

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  • 5. 

    Alfred and Latimer are only half-brothers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Alfred and Latimer being only half-brothers means that they share one biological parent. This implies that they have a common parent, either a mother or a father, but not both. Therefore, the statement "Alfred and Latimer are only half-brothers" is true.

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  • 6. 

    Mrs. Archer is brought back to life using electrotherapy.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Charles Meunier returns to the plot and revives Mrs. Archer's dead body using a BLOOD TRANSFUSION. See our page for more information on this

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  • 7. 

    Has Latimer always hated people?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Latimer is eager to meet other people and yearns to be able to develop empathy and compassion with others. Most of his frustration arises from his lack of social stimulation.

    "I was hungry for human deeds and human emotions."(6)

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  • 8. 

    Latimer gives Bertha a _______________ for her birthday.

    • A small glass mirror

    • A pair of lace gloves

    • An opal ring

    Correct Answer
    A. An opal ring
    Explanation
    Latimer gives Bertha an opal ring for her birthday.

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  • 9. 

    Who does Bertha love?

    • Alfred

    • Latimer

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Neither
    Explanation
    The question is asking about who Bertha loves, and the given options are Alfred, Latimer, and Neither. The word "Neither" implies that Bertha does not love either Alfred or Latimer. Therefore, the correct answer is Neither.

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  • 10. 

    Has Latimer always hated people?

    • Alfred

    • Bertha

    • Charles

    • Latimer's mother

    • Latimer's father

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, it can be inferred that Latimer's hatred towards people started at some point in his life. Among the listed individuals, Charles is the most likely candidate for triggering Latimer's hatred. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to determine the exact reason behind this hatred.

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  • 11. 

    Which of the following characters shows the potential for clairvoyance in the story?

    • Latimer

    • Charles

    • Bertha

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Latimer
    A. Bertha
    Explanation
    Although it is never explicitly mentioned in the text, there are some indications that Bertha is also clairvoyant including Latimer's inability to read her mind - the veil - for a majority of the story.

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