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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 does the Duke feel about the loss of one's memory?

2. What is the condition of Mr. Snow's memories?

3. What does Mr. Bowen admit to doing at the pub?

4. Who does the Duke visit on October 15th?

5. What are the characters who the Duke meets on November 2 doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Dr. Cox think about the Duke?

9. What does the Duke say about his grooming regime?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story the Duke has a number of interactions with others. One interaction in particular is the with two young boys he meets on the street. Explore this interaction, discuss the significance of this meeting, including why the Duke chose to engage the boys in conversation, and what the Duke learned from the boys. Also discuss how this interaction serves to move the story forward.

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 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.

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