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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 realize can happen even when surrounded by other people?

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

3. During "From His Grace's Journal to Mrs. Pledger's Account," what does Clements show the Duke?

4. During "From His Grace's Journal to Mr. Hendley's Account" what does the reader learn about what the Duke thinks of himself?

5. How does Conner react to the story of the phantom boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the interactions between the Duke and Mr. Hendley?

2. How does the housemaid's account provide a glimpse into the Duke's personality as a child?

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

4. What is significant about the Duke traveling between January 6-11th?

5. What is the recurring dream discussed in the January 28th journal entry?

6. Why does just the presence of others reduce the loneliness the Duke feels?

7. What does Conner say about the Duke's phantom boy?

8. Why does the Duke's staff think he needs an escort while traveling?

9. What in "From His Grace's Journal to Mrs. Pledger's Account" serves to illustrate the Duke's madness?

10. How does the process of trepanning work?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

The underground tunnel system is one of the many eccentric actions of the Duke. Discuss the building of these tunnels and analyze the role they serve in this story. For example, are they a representation of anything, and do they tell the reader anything about the Duke?

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