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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. How does the Duke learn to relieve his loneliness in "From His Grace's Journal to Mrs. Pledger's Account?"

2. What does Mr. Hendley agree to?

3. Where does the Duke wish to transport some plates to from the kitchen?

4. What does the Duke create with the family things he finds in the attic?

5. In his reoccurring dream, what is the Duke's mother doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reduces the Duke's anxiety while he is in Camera Obscura?

2. What happens when the Duke visits Holbeck village?

3. How does the process of trepanning work?

4. What does the fellowship created on the ice teach the Duke?

5. Why does the Duke look through old family things?

6. Why is the Duke's visit to Reverend Mellor significant?

7. Why does the Duke add Fowler's bust to his shrine?

8. What happens when the Duke allows locals to use his property?

9. What can searching for clues outside of the home help the Duke do?

10. What is the setting like in Camera Obscura?

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

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 3

It is interesting that the Duke is repulsed by Mr. Snow's appearance. However, the two are very similar. Compare and contrast the Duke and Mr. Snow. Discuss whether the Duke's feelings toward Mr. Snow are warranted.

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