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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. When does Mr. Bird meet the Duke?

2. In From His Grace's Journal to a Local Woman's Account, why does the Duke state that the trees losing their leaves?

3. What does the energy of life's eternal flame influence?

4. How does the Duke feel about what he sees on the morning of September 30th?

5. What are the characters who the Duke meets on November 2 doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How large are the tunnels in the underground tunnel system?

2. How is the Duke's imagination revealed with the soap bubbles in the laundry room sink?

3. What do the Oakely sisters tell the Duke concerning the beef essence?

4. What thoughts does the memory of a dead sparrow bring to the Duke?

5. What is the significance of reading Mr. Bird's point of view within the Duke's journal?

6. What is the purpose of the underground tunnel system?

7. What does Dr. Cox think about the Duke?

8. What does the Duke think about when reminiscing about Fanny Adelaide?

9. What does the Duke feel as he walks through the tunnel system?

10. What information do the accounts of Mr. Grimshaw and Bowen provide the reader?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Duke clearly has an interesting self concept. Analyze the Duke's self concept. Determine how the Duke developed this self concept and what steps he took to maintain it.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of aging is present in this story. Analyze how the author decided to present this theme. Discuss the literary technique(s) he used and determine if these techniques were effective in portraying the Duke.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the idea of security. In particular, the Duke gains a sense of security with the map of his estate. Explore the reasoning behind this feeling and the impact it has on the Duke's desire to live a fuller life during his last days.

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