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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 are the characters who the Duke meets on November 2 doing?

2. What is the name of one of the Duke's dogs?

3. What does the Duke want built on his estate?

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

5. Where does the Duke take a walk to on October 27th?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The way in which the Duke dies provides a twist to this story. Discuss your thoughts on the Duke's death. Analyze why the author chose to have the Duke die by an accidental gunshot rather than another way. Also discuss what clues or evidence provided throughout the book may support the likelihood of this situation surrounding the Duke's death.

Essay Topic 2

There is an indication throughout the story that the Duke had a difficult childhood. Explore the relationship the Duke had with his parents. Discuss the influence this relationship had on the development of the Duke's adult personality also compare and contrast the Duke's upbringing with this current behavior and attitudes. How do these differences play a role in how the Duke thinks one should view the world?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the Duke's thought process behind conducting trepanning on himself. Include in your discussion information about this process, what the Duke hoped to accomplish, and what he actually accomplished.

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