Quiz On The Lifted Veil

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

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Despite Latimer's infatuation with Bertha their marriage doesn't last. She becomes extremely bitter and resentful towards her husband and Latimer is disgusted by the hatred and anger that he sees in her mind.

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

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2. What is Latimer's brother's name?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Latimer gives Bertha an opal ring for her birthday.

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9. Who does Bertha love?

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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?

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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?

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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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Latimer and Bertha's marriage is not a happy one.
What is Latimer's brother's name?
In what city does Latimer find proof of his new found mental...
Latimer has control over his supernatural powers.
Alfred and Latimer are only half-brothers.
Mrs. Archer is brought back to life using electrotherapy.
Has Latimer always hated people?
Latimer gives Bertha a _______________ for her birthday.
Who does Bertha love?
Has Latimer always hated people?
Which of the following characters shows the potential for clairvoyance...
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