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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 type of work does Mr. Bowen do for the Duke?
(a) Manufactures ornaments for the tunnel system.
(b) Landscaping.
(c) Carriage driver.
(d) Gamekeeper.

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

3. Who runs the laundry room?
(a) Mrs. Pedington.
(b) Mrs. Snow.
(c) Mrs. Beaumont.
(d) Mrs. Pledger.

4. What does the Duke think about Mr. Bird's gift?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) It is too small.
(c) He loves the gift.
(d) There are many flaws.

5. How does the Duke feel about the leafless condition of the trees?
(a) It is humiliating.
(b) It is a part of life.
(c) He does not care.
(d) He enjoys seeing the leaves fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Duke, what determines the way one's life unravels?

2. According to Mr. Bird, what is the Duke's reputation among the townspeople?

3. What technique of remembering is successful for the Duke?

4. What is unique about this job from Mr. Bird's standpoint?

5. What does the Duke's irrational fear of his diminishing health suggest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the scene in the laundry room, how does Mrs. Pladger feel about the Duke?

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

3. Why is the Duke interested in one particular tree on his estate?

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

5. Describe the Duke's theory on cleanliness.

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

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

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

9. What does the Duke think about trying the beef essence?

10. How is the map that Mr. Bird gives the Duke Flawed?

(see the answer keys)

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