"My Last Duchess"

Question 1

The portrait of the Duchess is best described by which word?

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Realistic

Question 2

Lays partly over something.

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laps

Question 3

What type of poem is "My Last Duchess?"

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dramatic monologue

Question 4

A loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.

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mantle

Question 5

How does the speaker see the duchess?

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as a possession

Question 6

The wife or widow of a duke.

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duchess

Question 7

Who speaks in Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess?"

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the duke

Question 8

In truth; in fact; indeed.

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forsooth

Question 9

Fully sufficient. More than adequate for the purpose or need.

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ample

Question 10

An adjective meaning objectionably aggressive in offering one's help, services or advice.

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officious

Question 11

Money, goods or estate that wife brings her husband in marriage.

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dowry

Question 12

Idle or frivolous conduct; action lacking serious value

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trifling

Question 13

Which is not a character trait of the Duke?

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Kind

Question 14

What is the speaker planning to do as he speaks in the poem?

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get remarried

Question 15

This word means "dared"

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durst

Question 16

Which word is a synonym for face?

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countenance

Question 17

Who painted the portrait?

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Fra Pandolf

Question 18

A gift bestowed as a token of good will is called what?

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favour

Question 19

Something that gives reliable or formal assurance; a guarantee; a pledge

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warrant

Question 20

How does the speaker address the other person in the room?

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politely

Question 21

Serious in intention, purpose or effort; showing depth or sincerity of feeling.

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earnest

Question 22

The action of giving freely.

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munificence

Question 23

A tree branch, especially one of the larger or main branches

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bough

Question 24

A claim made or implied; usually a false claim.

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pretense

Question 25

Who is the author of "My Last Duchess?"

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Robert Browning

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