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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 is the time span for the Duke's journal entries in "From His Grace's Journal to Mr. Bowen's Account?"

2. What characteristic of the Duke suggests mental instability?

3. How many children does Fanny Adelaide have?

4. How does the Duke know Fanny Adelaide?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How could one explain the rumor of the Duke being horribly deformed?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Duke complained of a number of illnesses throughout the story. Compare and contrast the Duke's assessment of his illnesses with Dr. Cox's assessment of his illnesses.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the Duke's need to remember his past. Be sure to discuss why the Duke does not remember some things in his past, how he goes about remembering his past, and the effect of the knowledge of his past on the Duke's mental and physical health.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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