SG "My Last Duchess"

Question 1

Idle or frivolous conduct; action lacking serious value

Accepted Answer

trifling

Question 2

The action of giving freely.

Accepted Answer

munificence

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

favour

Question 4

Who painted the portrait?

Accepted Answer

Fra Pandolf

Question 5

Which word is a synonym for expression?

Accepted Answer

countenance

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

officious

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Realistic

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

get remarried

Question 9

Which is not a character trait of the Duke?

Accepted Answer

Kindness

Question 10

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

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earnest

Question 11

Who is the author of "My Last Duchess?"

Accepted Answer

Robert Browning

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

warrant

Question 13

How does the speaker see the duchess?

Accepted Answer

as a possession

Question 14

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

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bough

Question 15

In truth; in fact; indeed.

Accepted Answer

forsooth

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Arrogantly

Question 17

What type of poem is "My Last Duchess?"

Accepted Answer

dramatic monologue

Question 18

This word means "dared"

Accepted Answer

durst

Question 19

A loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.

Accepted Answer

mantle

Question 20

A claim made or implied; usually a false claim.

Accepted Answer

pretense

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

dowry

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

the Duke

Questions 22