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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. According to Mr. Bird, what is the Duke's reputation among the townspeople?

2. How long does the tunnel system take to build?

3. What type of work does Mr. Bowen do for the Duke?

4. What does the Duke's irrational fear of his diminishing health suggest?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How large are the tunnels in the underground tunnel system?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the Duke's reoccurring dream. Discuss the elements of the dream that effect the Duke the most and those elements that shed light on the Duke's life and character.

Essay Topic 2

Thinking back throughout the story, compare the notion of trepanning with the Duke's experience at Pin Hole cave and The Camera Obscura. Explore this connection and offer an explanation for the Duke performing trepanning on himself based on these previous experiences.

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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