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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. What characteristic of the Duke suggests mental instability?

2. Who is the Duke's former gardener?

3. What is the date of the last entry of "From His Grace's Journal to Mr Bird's Account?"

4. How does Fanny Adelaide play a role in "His Graces Journal to a Local Woman's Account?"

5. What does the Duke think a bad night's sleep leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the second part of the Duke's journal entry for October 16th?

3. Why is the Duke so horrified by Mr. Snow's appearance?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What becomes more noticeable to the Duke as he ages?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The underground tunnel system is one of the many eccentric actions of the Duke. Discuss the building of these tunnels and analyze the role they serve in this story. For example, are they a representation of anything, and do they tell the reader anything about the Duke?

Essay Topic 2

It is interesting that the Duke is repulsed by Mr. Snow's appearance. However, the two are very similar. Compare and contrast the Duke and Mr. Snow. Discuss whether the Duke's feelings toward Mr. Snow are warranted.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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