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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duke write about in the first part of his October 16th journal entry?
(a) Love.
(b) Life.
(c) Trees.
(d) Animals.

2. What is unique about this job from Mr. Bird's standpoint?
(a) He was not paid.
(b) He was paid triple.
(c) It was his smallest job.
(d) It is his largest job.

3. What does the Duke want built on his estate?
(a) A maze garden.
(b) A guest house.
(c) A patio.
(d) A tunnel system.

4. Based on the first chapter, "From His Grace's Journal to Mr. Bird's Account" what could be said about the Duke's mental health?
(a) He is mentally healthy.
(b) He is visably suffering mentally.
(c) He does not care.
(d) It may be unstable.

5. What is the Duke's reputation based on?
(a) Truth.
(b) First hand accounts.
(c) Idle converstaion.
(d) Lies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the job title of Mr. Grimshaw?

2. How does the Duke feel during his carriage rides through the tunnel system?

3. What does Mr. Bowen admit to doing at the pub?

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

5. When is Dr. Cox summoned to the Duke's estate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are the Duke's employees that add information in "From His Graces Journal to Mr. Bowen's Account?"

3. What is the significance of learning that the gamekeeper has a dog?

4. Why do the townspeople spread rumors about the Duke?

5. Describe the Duke's theory on cleanliness.

6. What comparisons can be made between the Duke and the condition of the leafless trees?

7. How does the Duke feel during his carriage rides?

8. Why does the Duke think he must escape his estate quickly?

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

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

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