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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 do the gamekeeper's niece and nephew ride when they visit?

2. 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?

3. What is the condition of the Duke's body?

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

5. How long has the Duke been going bald?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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. What does Dr. Cox think about the Duke?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is clear throughout the story that the Duke led a very isolated life. However, there are indications of townspeople who seemed to like, or at least tolerate, the Duke. Compare and contrast the various relationships the Duke had with the other characters in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the Duke's reputation among the townspeople compared to his actual qualities. Consider how this dynamic serves to develop the characters of the Duke and the various townspeople he comes in contact with and discuss the possibility of the following: If the Duke was more social, do you think there would have been so many rumors about him? What does this say about human nature?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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